Are you looking for help with Knoxville pest control or wildlife removal? In this podcast we discuss how Critter Wranglers approaches pest management, when you should call a professional versus handling it yourself, and how to prevent infestations before they start. Pests enter Knoxville homes through gaps around utility lines, cracks in the foundation, unsealed doors and windows, and openings where the roofline meets the soffit. Most East Tennessee homeowners don't realize they have a problem until they see droppings, hear scratching in the walls, or notice damage to insulation.

Once pests establish themselves in a home, they multiply quickly and become harder to eliminate. That makes professional pest control in Knoxville a matter of identifying the species correctly and treating at the source rather than just spraying baseboards. The CDC and EPA both recommend Integrated Pest Management as the most effective long-term approach because it addresses the root cause rather than relying on chemicals alone.

Common warning signs include droppings in cabinets or along walls, gnaw marks on food packaging, grease marks along baseboards, and unusual odors from enclosed spaces. If you are noticing any of these in your Knoxville home, you are likely dealing with an established population rather than a one-time visitor.

Knoxville pest control starts with a thorough inspection to identify what you are dealing with and how it got in. Critter Wranglers follows an Integrated Pest Management approach: inspection, identification, recommendation, treatment, and evaluation.

Here is what a typical Knoxville pest control job involves:

• Full inspection: Interior and exterior checked for entry points, harborage areas, and signs of activity
• Species identification: Correct ID determines the right treatment method and product selection
• Entry point sealing: Gaps sealed with Pest-Blok, metal flashing, and Ridge-Guard products
• Targeted treatment: Products applied where pests live and travel rather than blanket spraying
• Follow-up evaluation: Return visits to confirm the problem is resolved and retreatment if needed

Not every situation requires chemical treatment. Critter Wranglers evaluates each home individually and recommends habitat modification, exclusion, or trapping when those methods will solve the problem. Every technician is Certified Pesticide Applicator licensed through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and trained in NWCOA Rodent Standards.

Owner Matt Chitwood founded Critter Wranglers in 2007 after spending more than 15 years in pest control. He serves as the responsible certified applicator under TDA Pest Control Charter #4844 and TWRA Animal Damage Control Permit #780. The team includes office manager Crystal Chitwood and technicians Mickey Neely, Marty, Steve, Jordan, Brian, Bradley, and Derek Eaton.

Company credentials:

• TDA Pest Control Charter #4844
• TWRA Animal Damage Control Permit #780
• Termidor Certified Professional through BASF
• NWCOA member and Bat Standards Certified
• University of Florida Pest Management University Termite Certified
• Pest Blok, Ridge Guard, and Bird Barrier Certified Installer

Homeowners across Knoxville rate the company highly. Critter Wranglers holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 393 reviews and has been voted Best Pest Control Company in Knoxville in the Knox Stars Awards six consecutive years from 2020 through 2025.

Every Knoxville pest control job includes free inspections, flat rate pricing, and follow-up service if treatments do not resolve the issue. Critter Wranglers is licensed and insured for pest control and wildlife removal throughout Knox County, Blount County, Anderson County, Loudon County, and Campbell County.

The company maintains a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints. Whether you have ants in the kitchen, squirrels in the attic, or termites in the crawlspace, Critter Wranglers provides inspection, treatment, and exclusion for homeowners across Knoxville and more than 30 surrounding East Tennessee communities.

Contact Critter Wranglers today for pest control services in Knoxville.