If you have a problem with wildlife in your Red Bank home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Tennessee wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing Tennessee and Red Bank, and I recommend the following:

Critter Control
Cell Phone: 423-484-0596

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Hamilton County Animal Services: (423) 624-5302

Critter Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Tennessee also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Critter Control is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 423-484-0596 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2023.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Tennessee and Hamilton County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Critter Control is a full-service Red Bank wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Red Bank pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Critter Control performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

Red Bank wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Tennessee to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to Tennessee law. We offer Red Bank raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Critter Control. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need Red Bank squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most Red Bank exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct Red Bank rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Tennessee is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform Red Bank pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Red Bank bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a Red Bank trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Red Bank wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Critter Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Critter Control. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Critter Control also provides dead animal removal in Red Bank. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do Red Bank snake removal - most of the snakes in Tennessee are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Red Bank. And remember, we are a private business, not Hamilton County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (423) 624-5302. Hamilton County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Critter Control: 423-484-0596

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Red Bank Pricing Info For Year 2023

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

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Red Bank Wildlife Tip #1:
Where Should I Relocate A Trapped Groundhog?

You might have suffered a lot of trouble due to groundhog problem; these creatures take very less time to destroy the garden and farms. After getting frustrated with their terrible activities, now you must be planning to trap them to save your landscape. But the true fact is that trapping the animal is just half of the battle, the more difficult task is to determine what to do with the trapped animal.

Homeowners hate the way groundhogs feast on their veggies in the garden, and the most annoying thing is the burrows they create on the ground. Many times, pets and farm animals also face trouble due to these holes on the ground as their feet get stuck inside. A groundhog can make your life full of troubles with its terrible activities that is why it is important to take immediate steps to get rid of it. The very first thing you need to do is get a live cage trap from a local store and set it at the right location in groundhog affected area. Professionals recommend setting it within close vicinity to the groundhog burrows. But once the animal is trapped inside, you need to be more careful about actions that are required ahead. There are chances that animal might be deceased or injured, so you have to protect yourself and do not make direct contact with it. The trapped animal may even get aggressive to attack the humans or pets around, so it is important to deal with them carefully.

When you are planning to relocate the animal, it is important to make sure that trap is secure, and animal cannot reach to your hand or fingers out of it. The trapped woodchucks can use their teeth to bite you hard, and they may even transfer harmful diseases to you. It is better to wear thick gloves and protective clothes to stay safe from groundhog attacks so that animal cannot find a way to scratch, puncture, or bite you. Make sure you can check all alert signs in advance; if the animal is diseased or injured, you need to stay safe. If groundhogs are exhibiting the signs of medical complications, instead of releasing it anywhere in the wild area, prefer to contact wildlife rehabilitators so that they can treat it well.

If you set a trap outside, make sure to check it time to time because if the trapped animal stays so long in the cage, it may die due to lack of food and water. Don't keep the captured groundhog unattended, rather make efforts to relocate it as soon as possible. The best place to release these creatures is wild areas where they can find enough sources for survival. You can take help from professional animal removal companies to find the best place for their retrieval. The place must be selected by following state laws otherwise you may have to pay a huge fine for releasing the groundhog at the wrong place.

Red Bank Wildlife Tip #2:


Tennessee Wildlife Information:

Tennessee State bird: Northern mockingbird, bobwhite quail
State mammal: Raccoon
State reptile: Eastern box turtle
State amphibian: Tennessee cave salamander
State fish: Largemouth bass, channel catfish
State insect: 7-spotted ladybug, European honeybee

Tennessee sometimes gets a reputation for being a land of nothing but flat fields and farms. This is untrue, and comes from the fact it transitions to the center of the country where states like Kansas really are primarily flat farmland. Tennessee is, in fact, full of mountains and lush valleys, having a number of mountain ranges including the Appalachians and the Smokey Mountains. The summers are typically hot and humid, but higher elevations can be quite cold in the winter with significant snowfall. A number of animals make their homes in this state, enjoying the warm weather and comparably milder winters.

This state is actually known for its salamander population in the Smokey Mountain National Park. With over 30 species of salamanders in five different families, the park is considered the salamander capital of the world.

Not surprisingly, since it is the state mammal, raccoons are one of the top nuisance creatures in Tennessee. The masked garbage-raiders are right at home in the state's forests, eventually moving in to invade human homes when it's time to have a family. Homeowners in Tennessee also have to worry about skunks, bats, beavers, muskrats, woodchucks, squirrels, and opossums.

Armadillos also make short work of people's yards. The armadillo, while a quiet and docile animal, is very destructive when it decides to search a yard for grubs, bugs, or worms. Thankfully, these critters are easy to trap, and some areas of Tennessee consider them a delicacy. People must be careful consuming armadillo meat as it can carry leprosy. Despite the concern, there are a number of ways to cook the creature, and most recipes favor the BBQ.

Campers can attest to evidence of the larger animals in Tennessee. Black bear are very common in the mountains, and these large predators can grow to be over 500 pounds. Second to the black bear only in size are the cougars. These large cats are incredibly smart, and very dangerous if they decide to stalk human prey. A problematic cougar can watch a person for days while formulating a plan of attack. Wolves and coyotes are also top carnivores, though wolves are small in number, having just been reintroduced into the state back in the early 1990's.

You can always call Critter Control, any time of day, at 423-484-0596, for a price quote for Red Bank wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Red Bank, TN.