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Winter is officially here, and for many, the fear of mice entering their Knoxville home is a very real threat. Like all warm-blooded creatures, mice seek shelter from the cold. These small, furry critters can quickly become a big problem that puts you, your family, your guests, and your pets on edge.

As you lay awake in your bed in the middle of the night, listening to the sounds of claws traipsing across your attic floor, you might be asking yourself, “What is that and how the heck did whatever is creeping around up there get into my house?” Raccoons are very active here in Knoxville, so chances are, those noises are being caused by one or more raccoons who have found their way into your attic. Raccoons love attics because they provide warmth, shelter, and plenty of materials to build a comfy nest for their kits. But how do raccoons enter your attic, and how can you get them out of there?

Raccoons, while fluffy and cute, are not critters you want hanging out in your yard or taking up residence in your attic or basement. The list of reasons why you want to keep raccoons away from your home is a long one. Today, the experts at Critter Wranglers will share the top four reasons you’ll want to keep these bandit-faced furballs away from your home and out of your life.

Raccoons are cute when you see them at a distance, but when these bandit-faced critters invade your yard, or worse — your home — they become a real nuisance. Whether they tear up your garden, tips over your trash cans, or make a nest in your attic, raccoons pose a threat to you, your family, and your pets’ health and safety. Raccoons are curious, unpredictable, and they carry rabies, parasites, and nasty bacteria in the fur that they pick up when rummaging in the trash.