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Critter Control offers safe and humane solutions to wildlife issues in your home or on your property.

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(615) 662-2235

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Serving the following locations:

By County: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Williamson County
  • Murfreesboro
  • Franklin
  • Hendersonville
  • Brentwood
  • Bellevue
  • City of Lakewood (historical)
  • Antioch
  • Arrington
  • Belle Meade
  • Berry Hill
  • Burns
  • Charlotte Park
  • City of Dickson
  • City of Gallatin
  • City of Goodlettsville
  • College Grove
  • Eagleville
  • East Nashville
  • Fairview
  • Forest Hills
  • Goodlettsville
  • Hermitage
  • Joelton
  • Kingston Springs
  • La Vergne
  • Madison
  • Millersville
  • Mitchellville
  • Nolensville
  • Oak Hill
  • Old Hickory
  • Pegram
  • Pleasant View
  • Portland
  • Slayden
  • Smyrna
  • Thompson's Station
  • Town of Ashland City
  • Town of Centerville
  • Town of Charlotte
  • Vanleer
  • Westmoreland
  • White Bluff
  • White House
  • Whites Creek

Critter Control offers safe and humane solutions to wildlife issues in your home or on your property.

Schedule a free inspection today!

(615) 662-2235
As the most populated city in the state of Tennessee with more than 670,000 residents, Nashville draws people and pests in equal measure. As a growing city, many Nashville residents will eventually encounter nuisance wildlife in or around their homes, if they haven’t already. Hot, humid summers combined with a thriving tourism industry make the city an ideal place for animals to seek food and shelter.

If you’re a Nashville resident experiencing unwanted visits from raccoons, bats, mice, or other wild animals, call your Critter Control Nashville office today.

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal—and even exclusion and repair—we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration.
STEP 1

Inspection

During your inspection, we will accomplish several things, such as: identifying the animal species, getting an estimate of the severity of the infestation, identifying current and potential entry points, and developing a plan to solve the nuisance wildlife issue. Based on what you have seen, heard, or smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.
Wildlife Control
STEP 2

Animal Trapping and Removal

We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.
Wildlife Removal
STEP 3

Repairs and Restoration

Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create burrows or runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don’t become their next host.
Exclusion Services

Skunk Control

Skunk season in Nashville starts in late February when breeding season starts. Skunks typically have one litter of four to six young, but the litter can be as small as two or as large as sixteen. 

Around your home, HVAC units and the space under decks provide excellent denning conditions. HVAC units provide warmth and shelter. Under decks and under homes have plenty of shelter. 

If you find a skunk on your property, avoid it. Skunks in Nashville can spray up to ten feet away, but it is purely for defense. Never attempt to handle a skunk without a professional. They have sharp claws. Skunks are also one of the most common carriers of rabies. 
Inspection

Inspection

In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building's foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.
 

Trapping and Removal

Trapping and Removal

Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you, or they'll use a one-way exclusion device to evict skunks from their harborage areas. The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification.
Skunk Control

Skunk Control

The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.
We recommend keeping pet food inside and securing any trash bins.

Raccoon Removal

Raccoons can be found throughout the Nashville area. In addition to scouting out easy-to-access food from trash bins, these clever animals are known for setting up dens inside attics and ​crawl spaces. While attempting to shoo away raccoons yourself may seem like the quickest way to remove them from your property, please be aware that these animals can become aggressive. In addition, raccoons in the Nashville area have been known to carry distemper, which can spread to pets.
Inspection

Inspection

During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.

Trapping & Removal

Trapping & Removal

Live trapping, or one-way doors are the most effective and humane way to remove raccoons. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.
Repairs

Repairs

We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.

Rodent Removal

Most cities throughout the U.S. experience rodent problems, and Nashville is no exception. Both rats and mice are in search of food, water, and shelter. Your home offers resources for all three. Rats and mice do not discriminate on house style or age; they can get in to any structure. 

It's rare to see a mouse or a rat in your house. You're more likely to find droppings, tracks in dust behind appliances, or hear them scurrying in the walls. 

Please contact a wildlife specialist as soon as you notice rodent urine and feces, or hear scurrying sounds inside your walls. Rodents not only contaminate food but also spread disease, so it’s imperative you remove them quickly with professional assistance.
Inspection

Inspection

During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.

Rodent Trapping

Rodent Trapping

A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. 
Repairs

Repairs

The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.

Squirrel Removal

Squirrels are a common sight throughout Nashville, and it should be no surprise: the state is home to five species of squirrels. In particular, the Eastern gray squirrel is most commonly found scurrying across front yards and public parks. When squirrels find their way inside homes, however, they can wreak havoc and can be difficult to capture and remove. Although the state offers a long squirrel hunting season from August through February and permits hunters to harvest up to 10 squirrels per day, it’s still best to contact your Nashville-based Critter Control office to remove nuisance squirrels from your home.
Inspection

Inspection

Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.

Trapping & Removal

Trapping & Removal

Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.
Repairs

Repairs

We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation. 

Bat Removal

There are 15 species of bats in the state of Tennessee, including the common Southeastern bat and the uncommon Rafinesque’s big-eared bat, which the state has deemed in need of management. The state regulates bat removal. From May 1 to August 1, you cannot remove a colony with flightless pups. Please contact your Nashville-based Critter Control office to handle bat removal according to state law.
Inspection

Inspection

We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).

Bat Removal

Bat Removal

The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.
Repairs

Repairs

After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.

Opossum Removal

Opossums are the only marsupial found in North America, and they’re found throughout the entire state of Tennessee. Therefore, Nashville residents shouldn’t be surprised to cross paths with one or more of these animals during the evening hours, especially during peak breeding season in the second week of February. They are usually found foraging for food in the dark and may be found in yards or garages. If you ever find one too close to—or inside—your home, please contact Critter Control to remove the animal as soon as possible.
Inspection

Inspection

Opossums can be found inside attics and basements or outside under decks and sheds. Common signs include unique paw prints and feces. Opossums are docile and usually easy to spot.

Trapping & Removal

Trapping & Removal

Opossums can be lured into cages for live capture. If it is maternity season, we follow all guidelines for removing mother and newborn opossums. We will seal entryways into the building to prevent opossums from reentering in the future. Opossums can be kept from getting under sheds and decks by installing fencing around the bottom edges and burying the fence underground.
Repairs

Repairs

Broken screens on chimney and roof vents are replaced with sturdier materials, and we properly seal all entry points, including crawlspaces. We clean and deodorize areas of opossum activity. Exclusion may include eliminating sources that attract bugs, like nighttime lighting, stagnant water, and livestock poop.
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The Critter Control Process

Trained Specialists Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. Our wildlife experts utilize advanced removal and exclusion techniques and damage repair.
Guaranteed Work Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.
Residential and Commerical Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.
Financing Available Critter Control offers in-house financing. Both standard and 90-day same as cash financing options have 12-,18-,24-, or 36-month options. Some projects might qualify for a budgeted plan up to 60 months.
Critter Control Guarantee Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. We provide reliable prevention from future intrusions. Resolving a nuisance wildlife issue calls for more than trapping and removing the critter. Our exclusion services offer immediate and long-term wildlife solutions.
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