Spring and summer are baby season in Tennessee. It is when most animals look for a safe, warm place for their young, and it is the most important time to get removal right.

Timing by animal

Squirrels have young in late winter and midsummer. Raccoons and opossums have young from late winter through early summer. Skunks and foxes have young in spring, and bats have pups from mid-May through July.

Why it matters

If the mother is removed and the young are left, they will die and smell, and the mother will try to return. A professional checks for young before any work.

What you can do

If you hear squeaking or chirping in the walls or chimney, call before you seal anything. Never block an opening until you know that no animal is inside.