Protecting the East End's Established Community
Middletown represents the East End's transition from rural farmland to established suburb. Homes built from the 1960s through the 1990s now have mature landscaping, and the area's proximity to Floyds Fork and surrounding woodlands means constant wildlife pressure.
Homes near Floyds Fork and the Parklands face unique challenges. The creek corridor acts as a natural wildlife highway, bringing squirrels (and other animals) directly into neighborhoods. Properties within a quarter-mile of Floyds Fork consistently report higher squirrel activity, especially in fall when squirrels are searching for winter nesting sites.
Middletown's older neighborhoods feature ranch and split-level homes with predictable problems:
Homes along and near Shelbyville Road face additional challenges:
Middletown's more recent subdivisions have different vulnerabilities:
Many Middletown properties have detached garages, sheds, or workshops that become squirrel targets:
A homeowner near the Parklands called us after noticing squirrels running across their roof every morning. Their 1975 ranch had multiple entry points: separated soffits, a damaged gable vent, and a gap where the chimney met the roofline.
We removed three squirrels, sealed all entry points with steel mesh and flashing, and trimmed back tree branches that were providing roof access. We also installed chimney caps on both chimneys.
"They were so thorough. I didn't realize how many ways squirrels could get in. Haven't had a problem since!" - Middletown Homeowner
