Serving Oldham County's Growing Suburb
Crestwood sits at the intersection of I-71 and Highway 146, making it one of Oldham County's most accessible communities. This convenience has driven significant growth, with new subdivisions constantly expanding into previously wooded areas. The result is a town where squirrel pressure varies dramatically depending on your neighborhood's age and location.
Crestwood's location along I-71 has made it a bedroom community for Louisville commuters. But the interstate corridor also acts as a barrier and funnel for wildlife. Squirrels moving through the area tend to concentrate in neighborhoods on either side of I-71, using the tree-lined service roads and sound barriers as highways. Properties within a quarter-mile of the interstate report higher squirrel activity than those farther away.
Crestwood's older neighborhoods feature typical suburban construction:
Crestwood's rapid growth has brought numerous new subdivisions:
Properties along or near Highway 146 face unique challenges:
Crestwood still has many properties with significant tree cover:
A homeowner in a 2019-built subdivision called us, frustrated that their brand-new home already had squirrels. Their house backed to a wooded area, and squirrels had chewed through a plastic roof vent and were nesting in the attic.
We explained that new construction in wooded areas faces immediate pressure from displaced wildlife. We removed the squirrels, replaced all plastic vents with heavy-duty metal ones, installed steel mesh over vulnerable areas, and trimmed back overhanging branches.
"I thought a new house would be squirrel-proof. They explained that location matters more than age. The upgrades they made should last decades." - Crestwood Homeowner
