Serving Bullitt County's County Seat
Shepherdsville, as Bullitt County's seat, has experienced tremendous growth as Louisville's southern suburbs expand. The town's location at the intersection of I-65 and the Salt River has made it a hub for both residential and commercial development. This rapid expansion creates intense squirrel pressure as new construction displaces wildlife.
Shepherdsville's position on I-65 has driven explosive growth. Exit 117 (KY-44) and Exit 116 (KY-480) have become major commercial and residential hubs. This development pattern creates a unique wildlife situation—squirrels are being pushed out of traditional habitat and into both new subdivisions and established neighborhoods. Properties near the interstate exits report particularly high squirrel activity due to the combination of commercial food sources and nearby wooded areas.
Shepherdsville's older core presents traditional challenges:
Shepherdsville's rapid growth has brought numerous new developments:
The interstate exits have driven significant commercial and residential growth:
Properties on the outskirts face constant wildlife pressure:
A homeowner in a 2021-built subdivision off KY-44 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 within the first year.
We explained that new construction on the edge of development faces immediate pressure from displaced wildlife. We removed the squirrels, replaced all plastic vents with heavy-duty metal ones, and installed steel mesh over vulnerable areas.
"I couldn't believe a new house could have this problem so fast. They explained that location matters more than age. The upgrades should last the life of the house." - Shepherdsville Homeowner
