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#  The Knoxville Pest & Wildlife Guide

  [ ![dreamstime_xxl_6806938](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/dreamstime_xxl_6806938-scaled.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/top-4-signs-of-a-wildlife-infestation-in-your-knoxville-home "Top 4 Signs of a Wildlife Infestation in Your Knoxville Home")

##  [ Top 4 Signs of a Wildlife Infestation in Your Knoxville Home ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/top-4-signs-of-a-wildlife-infestation-in-your-knoxville-home)

Having wildlife invade the home is a source of fear for many homeowners. The thought of dirty wild animals running rampant through your walls and attic, spreading their filth, is enough to make anyone's skin crawl. You'd think that you'd at least know as soon as nuisance animals get into your home but they can be surprisingly stealthy.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: June 27, 2023 04:55

  [ ![Termites,Are,Eating,The,Wood,Of,The,House.,They,Destroy](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/shutterstock_1336149650.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/do-i-have-termites-signs-of-infestation-in-knoxville-homes "Do I Have Termites? Signs of Infestation in Knoxville Homes")

##  [ Do I Have Termites? Signs of Infestation in Knoxville Homes ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/do-i-have-termites-signs-of-infestation-in-knoxville-homes)

Almost all pest species can be destructive inside a home but [subterranean termites](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/pest-control/termite-control) are the most destructive by far. These pests are responsible for property damage that costs billions of dollars to repair every single year in the United States. The warm, humid climate in Knoxville is perfect for termites and they commonly invade local homes to feast on the wood cellulose within floors and walls.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: May 09, 2023 11:50

  [ ![A,Swarm,Of,Mosquitoes,Against,The,Backdrop,Of,A,Lake](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/shutterstock_750322003.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquito-infestations-in-knoxville "Making Mosquitoes Buzz Off: How to Get Rid of Mosquito Infestations in Knoxville")

##  [ Making Mosquitoes Buzz Off: How to Get Rid of Mosquito Infestations in Knoxville ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquito-infestations-in-knoxville)

We may love the temperate climate here in Knoxville but, unfortunately, so do [mosquitoes](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/pest-control/mosquito-control), one of our most dreaded local pests. Swarms of mosquitoes are a nuisance almost all year long, mobbing us every time we walk outside at the height of mosquito season. There's nothing worse than stepping out for a fun backyard barbeque, only to retreat inside thirty minutes later, covered in itchy bites.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: March 19, 2023 11:45

  [ ![Violet,Carpenter,Bee,Sits,On,A,Wooden,Garden,Chair,,Large](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/shutterstock_1310028967.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/what-are-those-bees-in-my-wall-carpenter-bee-prevention-tips "What are Those Bees in My Wall? Carpenter Bee Prevention Tips")

##  [ What are Those Bees in My Wall? Carpenter Bee Prevention Tips ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/what-are-those-bees-in-my-wall-carpenter-bee-prevention-tips)

Have you discovered piles of sawdust on the ground around the exterior of your home in the Knoxville area? Have you noticed nickel-sized holes bored into the wood? Have you noticed large insects buzzing around your siding?

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: March 15, 2023 12:14

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