Serving Jefferson County's Southwest Community
Shively represents Louisville's working-class southwest—a dense, established community with homes ranging from 1940s bungalows to 1970s ranches. This mix of housing ages and styles, combined with proximity to Iroquois Park and mature street trees, creates diverse squirrel control challenges. We understand that Shively homeowners need effective, affordable solutions.
Shively's proximity to Iroquois Park—one of Louisville's largest Olmsted parks—creates unique wildlife pressure. The park's 725 acres of mature forest act as a massive squirrel reservoir. Properties within a half-mile of the park report significantly higher squirrel activity, especially in fall when squirrels are searching for winter nesting sites. The park's tree canopy connects directly to Shively's neighborhoods through mature street trees and residential landscaping.
Shively's oldest neighborhoods feature small, practical homes:
Shively's ranch and split-level homes face typical aging issues:
Properties along or near Dixie Highway face additional challenges:
Properties closest to the park face the most intense pressure:
A homeowner in a 1948 bungalow near Iroquois Park called us about squirrels in their attic. The small home had original wood siding and a low-slope roof. Squirrels were entering through separated soffit and a damaged gable vent.
The challenge was providing effective protection on a tight budget. We focused on the actual entry points rather than unnecessary extras. We sealed the soffit with steel mesh, replaced the gable vent with a heavy-duty metal one, and trimmed back the one tree branch providing roof access.
"They didn't try to sell me things I didn't need. They fixed the problem at a fair price. That's what Shively needs." - Shively Homeowner
