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Critter Control
4.4(
52
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Credit card accepted

"Is it weird to love the people that removed rodents from your walls? No. No it's not. 
We just bought a home and started to notice a smell in the front room. We had another provider on here come out three times who did absolutely nothing, and charged us an arm and leg for the quote, work—which was basically just them sniffing the walls, saying it would probably a mouse, and that the smell would go away after a few weeks. Well guess what? It didn't.
So we contacted Critter Control and Mike came out the next day. He identified the general source of the problem, and the following day he pulled not one, not two, but FOUR squirrel carcasses and a dead chipmunk out our walls. He located where they had been coming in, and he has his crew cleared out their nest, all of the waste/feces that left behind, and even added some new insulation and preventative measures to make sure they wouldn't come back—which consisted of cotton balls soaked in bobcat urine (might be a little weird, but it works!) The animals were coming in from a hole they chewed throw in the gutter. And now that we've had it fixed we haven't had a problem. 
After dealing with the previous company for over a month, with the smell and issue continuing to get worse, we were thrilled to have someone so knowledgable come in and completely take care of the problem the first time around. It was literally, like a breath of fresh air. He and his crew were extremely friendly, and it was a pleasure to have them do the work. The prices are very fair, and the people are great. If we ever have an issue in the future, I will definitely use them again. 


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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Complete Animal Removal
4.8(
64
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael Wells, from Complete Animal Removal, came to our home to remove a snake which was in our crawl space. He literally got here within a half hour of our calling them, quickly and efficiently removed it and checked the entire crawl space for signs of any other snakes down there. He was personable and courteous and we would not hesitate to have him do jobs in the future. Complete Animal Removal has always come to our rescue whenever we have encountered a wildlife problem. I would highly recommend them !"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Middle Tennessee Exterminating
5.0(
4
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We remove and prevent any unwanted wildlife or pests from residential and commercial properties! We have been providing services in the entire state for over 30 years, and we take pride in each and every job. Give us a call or book online for your free inspection! \n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Bird Control FAQs, answered by experts

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

Popular nesting areas outside of a home include eaves, porches, gutters, and chimneys. However, some birds can make their way into your attic or ventilation systems. A reputable removal service will inspect your home's interior and exterior for any evidence of roosting and nesting birds while they prepare to remove them.

When woodpeckers start banging on your walls or roof, they are probably looking for insects to eat, storing nuts for winter, drilling a hole to make a nest, or communicating with other birds to establish territory or find a mate.

The size of the hole can help determine the reason for the pecking. Small irregular holes are a result of insect hunts. Acorn holes are more consistently sized and often fitted with a nut in the middle. Nest holes are large and have rounded edges. If the bird is pecking to mark its territory or attract a mate, it may leave dents rather than holes, and the noise will stop when the mating season starts in spring.

The brown recluse has numerous predators in the wild (or close to your home). They are a valuable part of the ecosystem, too. Their predators often include birds, praying mantis, crickets, chickens, spider wasps, and more. However, the brown recluse spider is a master at hiding, making it much more difficult for predators to hunt them.

Certain strong smells may help repel bats, though this is not a foolproof method and is best used in conjunction with other deterrence strategies. Scents like peppermint oil, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, and mint are often suggested as natural remedies. To create a spray, you can mix two cups of warm water with half a cup of sugar and a few drops of your preferred essential oil. Apply this mixture using a spray bottle to possible entry points and throughout the affected area, such as an attic. While this home remedy is popular, evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited.

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