--- title: "Blog" description: "Critter Wranglers pest control and wildlife removal in Knoxville, TN. Locally owned since 2011, serving 30+ East Tennessee communities. Free inspections. Call (865) 973-1095." url: "https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog?start=128" date: "2026-06-13T17:08:19+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # The Knoxville Pest & Wildlife Guide [ ![A,Big,Brown,Bat,Is,Found,Out,Of,Hibernation,During](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/bat-control-in-tennessee-Critter-Wranglers.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/do-i-have-bats-in-my-attic-warning-signs-how-to-get-rid-of-bats "Do I Have Bats in My Attic? Warning Signs & How to Get Rid of Bats") ## [ Do I Have Bats in My Attic? Warning Signs & How to Get Rid of Bats ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/do-i-have-bats-in-my-attic-warning-signs-how-to-get-rid-of-bats) [Bats](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/wildlife-removal/bat-removal) are a common wildlife species in the Knoxville area, and their presence is often beneficial. Bats are nocturnal, insectivorous predators that feast on flying insects, playing a key role in controlling local populations of mosquitoes. If you see bats flying around your yard around dusk or dawn, it usually isn't a cause for concern. [ Read more … ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/do-i-have-bats-in-my-attic-warning-signs-how-to-get-rid-of-bats) - - Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101) - Published: August 14, 2023 01:51 [ ![Critter Wranglers - Pest Control](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Critter-Wranglers-Pest-Control-e1691774085284.png) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/need-help-to-get-rid-of-wildlife-call-critter-wranglers "Need Help to Get Rid of Wildlife? Call Critter Wranglers") ## [ Need Help to Get Rid of Wildlife? Call Critter Wranglers ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/need-help-to-get-rid-of-wildlife-call-critter-wranglers) From squirrels to raccoons, there are many wild animals in the Knoxville area that will enter homes, particularly during mating season. If you discover a wildlife presence in your home, you may be tempted to try to get rid of it yourself. Be careful; wildlife can turn dangerous when cornered, and killing or relocating certain wildlife species is illegal in Tennessee. [ Read more … ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/need-help-to-get-rid-of-wildlife-call-critter-wranglers) - - Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101) - Published: July 30, 2023 08:10 [ ![Carpenter,Bee,In,The,Nature,Or,In,The,Garden.it's,Danger](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/shutterstock_92610154.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/is-that-a-bee-hive-or-a-wasp-nest-identifying-stinging-insects-their-nests "Is That a Bee Hive or a Wasp Nest? Identifying Stinging Insects & Their Nests") ## [ Is That a Bee Hive or a Wasp Nest? Identifying Stinging Insects & Their Nests ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/is-that-a-bee-hive-or-a-wasp-nest-identifying-stinging-insects-their-nests) There are few creatures that can make your skin crawl like wasps and other [stinging insects](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/pest-control/stinging-insect-removal). Many of these bugs call Knoxville home, and it's common to see them buzzing around our yards. Sometimes, they even decide to use our houses as a foundation for their nests. [ Read more … ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/is-that-a-bee-hive-or-a-wasp-nest-identifying-stinging-insects-their-nests) - - Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101) - Published: July 21, 2023 13:46 [ ![20230608_104615](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/20230608_104615.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/critter-wranglers-voted-best-of-knoxville-by-local-newspaper "Critter Wranglers Voted "Best of Knoxville" by Local Newspaper") ## [ Critter Wranglers Voted "Best of Knoxville" by Local Newspaper ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/critter-wranglers-voted-best-of-knoxville-by-local-newspaper) [Critter Wranglers](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/) is proud to announce that we were recently voted "[Best of Knoxville](https://www.pctonline.com/news/critter-wranglers-best-knoxville)" by [Knoxville News Sentinel](https://www.knoxnews.com/), a local newspaper, for the excellent services that we provide to our community. Owner Matt Chitwood founded Critter Wranglers in 2007 with the goal of providing reliable, affordable pest and wildlife control services to customers throughout the Knoxville metro area. 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