Wildlife of Tennessee · Squirrels and Rodents
Eastern Chipmunk in Tennessee
Burrows can undermine walls and steps, and they raid gardens. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Eastern Chipmunk
Squirrels and rodents are among the most common wildlife in Tennessee attics, walls and crawl spaces. They chew wiring and ducts, shred insulation and breed quickly, so a small problem grows fast.
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Risk: Burrows can undermine walls and steps, and they raid gardens.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a eastern chipmunk.
- Quarter-sized burrow holes with no dirt mound
- Chipping calls from walls and stone
- Bulbs dug up and seeds gone from feeders
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Eastern Chipmunk
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.
- Trim branches 6 to 8 feet away from the roof
- Seal gaps with steel mesh, not foam
- Store pet food and seed in sealed containers
- Keep firewood and clutter away from the house
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a chipmunk?
Common signs: quarter-sized burrow holes with no dirt mound; chipping calls from walls and stone; bulbs dug up and seeds gone from feeders.
Is a eastern chipmunk dangerous?
Burrows can undermine walls and steps, and they raid gardens. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a eastern chipmunk?
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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