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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."
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date: "2026-06-13T18:56:44+00:00"
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#  The Knoxville Pest & Wildlife Guide

  [ ![CTA 1](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/CTA-1-3.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/the-rabies-threat-known-wildlife-carriers-in-knoxville "The Rabies Threat: Known Wildlife Carriers in Knoxville")

##  [ The Rabies Threat: Known Wildlife Carriers in Knoxville ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/the-rabies-threat-known-wildlife-carriers-in-knoxville)

Rabies - it's a word that tends to evoke fear, and with good reason. If the symptoms of this deadly virus are allowed to progress, it is almost always fatal to the victim. Fortunately, vaccination before symptoms appear is highly effective.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: October 12, 2022 12:45

  [ ![Hero](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Hero-4.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/qualities-of-a-reputable-pest-control-company-in-knoxville "Qualities of a Reputable Pest Control Company in Knoxville")

##  [ Qualities of a Reputable Pest Control Company in Knoxville ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/qualities-of-a-reputable-pest-control-company-in-knoxville)

A plethora of pests antagonize homeowners and local businesses in Greater Knoxville. From pesky bugs like mosquitoes, ants and spiders to nuisance wildlife such as rodents, bats and birds, many different pest species can infest your property. Pests are carriers of many dangerous diseases, can inflict serious damage on your building and may even attack you.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: September 20, 2022 12:17

  [ ![Hero](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/Hero-3.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/whats-in-my-attic-common-invaders-in-knoxville "What's in My Attic? Common Invaders in Knoxville")

##  [ What's in My Attic? Common Invaders in Knoxville ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/whats-in-my-attic-common-invaders-in-knoxville)

Knoxville is home to plenty of things that go "bump" in the night. More often than not, those bumps come from above your head when you're trying to sleep; that's because a substantial number of wildlife invasions begin in attics. From the perspective of the average critter, the attic of your home in Knoxville is incredibly inviting.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: August 11, 2022 04:13

  [ ![Aedes,Aegypti,Mosquito.,Close,Up,A,Mosquito,On,Leaf,](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/images/blog/shutterstock_1060645889-1.jpg) ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/diy-mosquito-control-methods-for-knoxville-homeowners "DIY Mosquito Control Methods for Knoxville Homeowners")

##  [ DIY Mosquito Control Methods for Knoxville Homeowners ](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/blog/diy-mosquito-control-methods-for-knoxville-homeowners)

[Mosquitoes](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/pest-control/mosquito-control) might just be the most despised pest species on the entire planet, and their infamous reputation is well-deserved. Mosquitoes are vectors for a variety of dangerous diseases including malaria, West Nile virus and Zika virus. Even when they're not carrying these diseases, mosquito bites can cause unbearable itchiness.

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- Written by: [Staff](https://mail.critterwranglerstn.com/component/contact/contact/1-staff?catid=4&Itemid=101)
- Published: July 12, 2022 13:07

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