Unwanted Wildlife At Home?
Living in East Tennessee is wonderful, but our mountain critters love our houses just as much as we do! It’s very common for squirrels, raccoons, bats, and skunks to sneak into cozy attics, crawlspaces, and chimneys. When these wild neighbors move in, they can make a real mess in a hurry. Chewed-up electrical wires can cause fire hazards, torn insulation ruins your heating and cooling, and animal messes are unhealthy to breathe in. Fixing that kind of mess often costs homeowners thousands of dollars—sometimes anywhere from $1,500 to over $5,000 if the critters stick around too long.
That’s where our team at All About Bugs & Wildlife comes in to help. We offer kind, dependable wildlife removal made specifically for our East Tennessee neighbors. We don’t just catch and remove the animals safely—we also find the holes they used to get inside, seal them shut so they can’t come back, and clean up the mess they left behind. If you’re hearing strange thumps in the night or scratching in the ceiling, give us a call and we’ll get your home quiet and safe again.
How Do You Keep Wild Animals Away From Your Property?
You can deter wildlife from your home and yard by eliminating open food sources, trimming roof access, and securing potential entry points. Here are a few tips to help keep wild animals away:
- Lock outdoor trash: Use tight-fitting, animal-proof lids on garbage cans and compost bins to cut off easy food supplies.
- Bring pet bowls inside: Never leave dog or cat food outside overnight, as the scent quickly attracts raccoons, opossums, and skunks.
- Clear fallen fruit and nuts: Regularly clean up dropped tree fruit, acorns, and garden scraps across your lawn.
- Store animal feed in airtight bins: Keep birdseed, livestock grain, and pet feed locked inside heavy-duty metal or thick plastic containers.
- Trim overhangs and tree branches: Cut back limbs at least 6 to 8 feet away from your roofline to block squirrels and raccoons from reaching the roof.
- Inspect and seal exterior gaps: Regularly check your foundation, siding, soffits, and vent screens for holes or gnaw marks.
Important Safety Note: Never seal an exterior hole if an animal or its young might still be trapped inside. Trapping animals inside causes severe property damage and biohazard issues. Additionally, many native species (such as bats and birds of prey) are legally protected—always consult a licensed wildlife removal professional like All About Bugs & Wildlife to ensure legal, humane exclusion.
