Wildlife of Tennessee · Pond, Creek and Water Animals
Muskrat in Tennessee
Bank burrows can collapse dams, and cause pond leaks. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Muskrat
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: Bank burrows can collapse dams, and cause pond leaks.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a muskrat.
- Burrows in pond banks and earthen dams
- Lodges made of cattails and mud
- Chewed pond plants and floating trails
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Muskrat
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 muskrat?
Common signs: burrows in pond banks and earthen dams; lodges made of cattails and mud; chewed pond plants and floating trails.
Is a muskrat dangerous?
Bank burrows can collapse dams, and cause pond leaks. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a muskrat?
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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