
Wildlife of Tennessee · Pond, Creek and Water Animals
North American Beaver in Tennessee
Flood roads and fields and kill valuable trees. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the North American Beaver
Animals around ponds, creeks and shorelines flood land, burrow into banks and take fish and poultry. The right control depends on the animal and the water.
We Remove It
Risk: Flood roads and fields and kill valuable trees.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a north american beaver.
- Trees gnawed to a cone-shaped stump
- Dams that flood fields, roads and culverts
- Slide trails to the water and lodges of sticks
How We Handle It
What We Do About the North American Beaver
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Protect valuable trees with wire wrap
- Use culvert guards to stop beaver dams
- Fence ponds and coops against otters and mink
- Check rules before trapping or moving any animal
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a beaver?
Common signs: trees gnawed to a cone-shaped stump; dams that flood fields, roads and culverts; slide trails to the water and lodges of sticks.
Is a north american beaver dangerous?
Flood roads and fields and kill valuable trees. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a north american beaver?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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Music City Wildlife removes and prevents wildlife problems in homes and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, from squirrels in the attic to bats in the walls, with humane methods, careful sealing and cleanup.
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