Our Blog
Articles and Resources
Welcome to the Alpha Wildlife Blog - your go-to source for expert advice, tips, and insights on all things wildlife removal. Here, you'll find a variety of articles covering everything from identifying signs of unwanted pests to understanding the humane methods we use to safely relocate animals.
Whether you're dealing with raccoons in the attic or curious about preventing future infestations, our blog is packed with helpful information to keep your property protected and your mind at ease.
Squirrels — Tennessee’s friendly neighborhood attic destroyers. These little critters are smart enough to sneak into your home undetected, but they’re also goofy enough to forget where they hide most of their stored acorns. These adorable pests can be some of nature’s cutest creatures, but they can also be a major nuisance to homeowners — […]
You hear a crash outside, peek around the corner, and there it is — a possum raiding your trash like it owns the place. Cute? Maybe. Welcome? Absolutely not. Possums might be great at eating ticks and bugs, but when they’re in your yard, attic, or under your deck, they’re freeloaders who refuse to pay […]
Let’s not beat around the bush. You’re here for one reason and one reason only—to get rid of the skunks around your home. Now, I’m not sure how it started. Maybe you found a bunch of small holes in your yard, maybe you’re tired of your home reeking of the distinct skunk spray smell, or […]
Watching Bruce Wayne stand up in a cave full of bats is cool to watch, but it’s not fun when you’re Bruce Wayne and the bats are in your house. Now, don’t get me wrong. Bats are fascinating creatures — they eat thousands of mosquitoes, help pollinate plants, and some species are endangered. But having […]
They’re small, fast, and always seem one step ahead of you. No, I’m not talking about your toddler — I’m talking about rats and mice. These little pests are always sweet and innocent in cartoons. But what about in real life. Are rats, mice, and rodents as bad as everyone makes them out to be? […]
You might smile while watching a squirrel leap from a tree branch to a roof top, but you know what I see… trouble! Yes, you heard me right. These furry little acrobats are small, cute, and fast, but they are also very destructive once inside your home. Now, things might start small—scratching noises in the […]
You’ve heard the strange sounds at night, and you’ve found muddy paw prints near your garbage cans, but there’s no way those are from a raccoon. Raccoons are cute, cuddly, and sweet creatures, right? I mean, in every animated movie, the raccoons are almost always the good guys. Well, I hate to break it to […]
Quick Answer Wondering if you’ve got skunks under the house? Well, if your home constantly reeks of the powerful “skunk funk,” your beautiful yard now has small holes in it, and you’re hearing scratching noises at night—a family of skunks might be living rent-free nearby. Below, we’ll break down the top 5 signs of a […]