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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.

There are few creatures that can make your skin crawl like wasps and other stinging insects. 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.

Critter Wranglers is proud to announce that we were recently voted "Best of Knoxville" by Knoxville News Sentinel, 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.

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.