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#  The Knoxville Pest & Wildlife Guide

  [ ![](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/Termite-Swarm-Season-in-Tennessee-Signs-and-Next-Steps.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/termite-swarm-season-in-tennessee-signs-and-next-steps "Termite Swarm Season in Tennessee: Signs and Next Steps")

##  [ Termite Swarm Season in Tennessee: Signs and Next Steps ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/termite-swarm-season-in-tennessee-signs-and-next-steps)

It's a warm afternoon in early April. You walk past a window and notice a cluster of small winged insects gathered near the sill. Or you find a dusting of discarded wings on the floor by a sliding door. Maybe you see them near a light fixture at dusk. It's easy to dismiss the moment; maybe it's just ants, maybe it's nothing. But in East Tennessee, spring is termite swarm season, and that cluster of wings is worth paying attention to.

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- Published: April 24, 2026 09:12

  [ ![Rodent Movement Grows in the Bearden Area of Knoxville, TN as Homes Warm Up for Winter](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Rodent-Movement-Grows-in-the-Bearden-Area-of-Knoxville-TN-as-Homes-Warm-Up-for-Winter.png) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/rodent-movement-grows-in-the-bearden-area-of-knoxville-tn-as-homes-warm-up-for-winter "Rodent Movement Grows in the Bearden Area of Knoxville TN as Homes Warm Up for Winter")

##  [ Rodent Movement Grows in the Bearden Area of Knoxville TN as Homes Warm Up for Winter ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/rodent-movement-grows-in-the-bearden-area-of-knoxville-tn-as-homes-warm-up-for-winter)

As **Bearden, Knoxville**, starts heating up for winter, **rodent activity tends to rise**. Mice and rats move toward warmer indoor spaces and stored provisions, exploiting gaps around foundations, doors, pipes, and vents. Key species include house mice, Norway rats, and roof rats, each using nearby entry routes.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: December 12, 2025 21:18

  [ ![Rodent Pressure Stays High in the Farragut Area of Knoxville, TN Throughout the Winter Season](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Rodent-Pressure-Stays-High-in-the-Farragut-Area-of-Knoxville-TN-Throughout-the-Winter-Season.png) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/rodent-pressure-stays-high-in-the-farragut-area-of-knoxville-tn-throughout-the-winter-season "Rodent Pressure Stays High in the Farragut Area of Knoxville TN Throughout the Winter Season")

##  [ Rodent Pressure Stays High in the Farragut Area of Knoxville TN Throughout the Winter Season ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/rodent-pressure-stays-high-in-the-farragut-area-of-knoxville-tn-throughout-the-winter-season)

Rodent pressure stays high in Farragut through winter because **warmth-seeking behavior** persists and **shelter access** remains available. Outdoor conditions drive rodents indoors, using gaps, vents, and utility penetrations near foundations as **entry points**. Sealed homes with intact doors and crawl spaces see fewer intrusions. Effective prevention focuses on **airtight closures**, door sweeps, and removing attractants like exposed food and trash. Regular inspections help catch breaches before they grow. More practical steps await further guidance.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: December 12, 2025 09:18

  [ ![Spider Sightings Increase Again in the Whittington Creek Community of West Knoxville, TN as Winter Deepens](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Spider-Sightings-Increase-Again-in-the-Whittington-Creek-Community-of-West-Knoxville-TN-as-Winter-Deepens.png) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/spider-sightings-increase-again-in-the-whittington-creek-community-of-west-knoxville-tn-as-winter-deepens "Spider Sightings Increase Again in the Whittington Creek Community of West Knoxville TN as Winter Deepens")

##  [ Spider Sightings Increase Again in the Whittington Creek Community of West Knoxville TN as Winter Deepens ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/spider-sightings-increase-again-in-the-whittington-creek-community-of-west-knoxville-tn-as-winter-deepens)

Spidey sightings are increasing in **Whittington Creek** as **winter deepens**. Cooler air settles in West Knoxville, shaping spider activity and microhabitats. **Frost concentrates moisture** and prey near shelter, guiding spiders to stable spots, including tree hollows and leaf litter.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: December 11, 2025 21:18

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