<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Critter Removal of Louisville Wildlife Reports</title><description>Field reports, community alerts, and wildlife guides for Louisville, KY.</description><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How Wildlife Damage Ruins Your Attic&apos;s R-Value</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/attic-insulation-r-value/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/attic-insulation-r-value/</guid><description>It&apos;s not just about the mess. Compressed insulation can increase your energy bills by 30%.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Sandhill Crane Migration Season Over Louisville: What to Expect</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/sandhill-crane-migration/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/sandhill-crane-migration/</guid><description>Every late November, large flocks of Sandhill Cranes pass over Cherokee Park and Metro Louisville during winter migration. Here&apos;s what to look and listen for.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal Team</author></item><item><title>Increase in Deer Collisions on Gene Snyder Freeway</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/dead-deer-removal/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/dead-deer-removal/</guid><description>Rutting season is causing more deer activity near roadways. What to do if one ends up on your property.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Why You Never Have Just One Flying Squirrel</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/flying-squirrel-colonies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/flying-squirrel-colonies/</guid><description>The social habits of Southern Flying Squirrels and why winter infestations are always larger than you think.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Flying Squirrels: The Invisible Attic Invaders of Louisville</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/flying-squirrel-removal/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/flying-squirrel-removal/</guid><description>Why these tiny gliders are harder to remove than regular squirrels and why you probably have a whole colony.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Flying Squirrel Colonies Active in Prospect Estates</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/flying-squirrels-prospect/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/flying-squirrels-prospect/</guid><description>Nocturnal noises in the attic? It might be a colony of flying squirrels, not mice.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Why Snakes Love Louisville Crawl Spaces in Winter</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/snakes-in-crawlspace/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/snakes-in-crawlspace/</guid><description>If you have a dirt crawl space, you might be hosting a reptile slumber party. Here is why snakes choose your home for winter survival.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Last Call for Bat Exclusion: Winter Hibernation Approaching</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/legal-bat-window-closing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/legal-bat-window-closing/</guid><description>As temperatures drop, bats will soon go dormant. Exclusion devices cannot be used in winter.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>How to Inspect Your Roof for Wildlife Entry Points (Safety First)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/roof-inspection-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/roof-inspection-guide/</guid><description>A homeowner&apos;s guide to spotting the subtle signs of animal entry on your roof without taking unnecessary risks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Rash of Squirrel Damage to Vehicles in The Highlands</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/squirrels-chewing-car-wiring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/squirrels-chewing-car-wiring/</guid><description>Mechanics and residents report an uptick in squirrels chewing through car wiring harnesses.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Beaver Dams Causing Flooding in Jefferson County Creeks</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/beaver-dam-flooding/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/beaver-dam-flooding/</guid><description>When nature&apos;s engineers cause property damage. Managing beaver conflicts in Louisville waterways.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Prepare for the &apos;Fall Rodent Invasion&apos; as Temps Drop</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/fall-rodent-invasion/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/fall-rodent-invasion/</guid><description>Mice are actively seeking winter shelter. Seal your home now before the first freeze.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal Team</author></item><item><title>Pigeon Control Solutions for Louisville Businesses</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/pigeon-control-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/pigeon-control-business/</guid><description>Protect your brand and your building. How to keep pigeons off signs, ledges, and loading docks.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>How to Mouse-Proof Your House for Winter (Louisville Checklist)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/seal-house-mice/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/seal-house-mice/</guid><description>A comprehensive checklist of the most common mouse entry points in Louisville homes and how to seal them properly.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Hawk Activity: Protect Small Pets in Open Yards</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/hawk-attacks-small-pets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/hawk-attacks-small-pets/</guid><description>Reports of raptor attempts on small dogs and cats in open suburban yards in Anchorage and Middletown.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Why Squirrels Love Your Gutters (And How to Stop Them)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/squirrels-in-gutters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/squirrels-in-gutters/</guid><description>Gutters are a highway for squirrels. Learn how to prevent them from using your drainage system as an entry point into your attic.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Why Every Louisville Home Needs a Chimney Cap (It&apos;s Not Just for Smoke)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/chimney-caps-raccoons/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/chimney-caps-raccoons/</guid><description>The $200 investment that saves you $2,000 in raccoon removal costs. Why an uncapped chimney is an open invitation to wildlife.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Histoplasmosis: The Lung Disease in Your Attic (Kentucky Health Alert)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/histoplasmosis-risks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/histoplasmosis-risks/</guid><description>Understanding the risks of bird and bat droppings in the Ohio River Valley and how to protect your family.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Is Bat Guano Dangerous? How to Clean It Safely (Louisville Guide)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/cleaning-bat-guano/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/cleaning-bat-guano/</guid><description>Histoplasmosis is a real risk in the Ohio River Valley. Learn the safety protocols for cleaning bat droppings from your attic.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Muskrats: The Enemy of Pond Banks and Retaining Walls</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/muskrat-pond-damage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/muskrat-pond-damage/</guid><description>Are your pond banks collapsing? Muskrats might be undermining your shoreline.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Bat Exclusion Season Officially Opens August 15th</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/bat-exclusion-season-opens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/bat-exclusion-season-opens/</guid><description>Louisville homeowners can now legally remove bat colonies from attics as the federal maternity protection window closes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal Team</author></item><item><title>Are Raccoons Smarter Than Your Dog? (The Science)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/raccoon-intelligence/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/raccoon-intelligence/</guid><description>Why simple latches won&apos;t stop a raccoon. Understanding the problem-solving skills of your backyard bandit.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Can Chipmunks Really Damage My Foundation?</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/chipmunk-foundation-damage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/chipmunk-foundation-damage/</guid><description>They look cute, but their burrows can cause water issues. Assessing the risk of chipmunks.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>How to Remove a Dead Animal from Under a Low Deck</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dead-animal-under-deck/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dead-animal-under-deck/</guid><description>The smell is terrible, but you can&apos;t reach the source. Strategies for retrieving carcasses from tight spaces without tearing apart your deck.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Raccoon Latrines Found in St. Matthews Play Areas</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/raccoon-roundworm-soil/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/raccoon-roundworm-soil/</guid><description>Warning to parents: Raccoon roundworm eggs can survive in soil for years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Copperhead Safety: Identifying Louisville&apos;s Venomous Snake</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/copperhead-safety/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/copperhead-safety/</guid><description>How to spot a Copperhead, distinguish it from look-alikes, and what to do if you see one in your Kentucky backyard.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>How to Locate and Remove a Dead Animal Smell in Your Wall</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dead-animal-smell/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dead-animal-smell/</guid><description>The nose knows. A guide to tracking down the source of that terrible odor, identifying the animal, and removing it from your Louisville home.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Voles: The Silent Killers of Louisville Gardens</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/vole-damage-plants/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/vole-damage-plants/</guid><description>Your hostas didn&apos;t just die; they were eaten from below. 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Sightings Confirmed South of Louisville</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/armadillo-sightings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/armadillo-sightings/</guid><description>The nine-banded armadillo continues its northward expansion into Bullitt County. What homeowners need to know.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Why Feeding Wildlife in Your Backyard is a Bad Idea</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dangers-feeding-wildlife/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/dangers-feeding-wildlife/</guid><description>It might seem kind, but feeding raccoons and deer hurts them more than it helps. 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Understanding the microscopic parasites that invade homes after birds leave.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>How to Stop Groundhogs from Digging Under Your Shed or Deck</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/stop-groundhogs-digging/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/stop-groundhogs-digging/</guid><description>Simple fencing won&apos;t work. Learn about the &apos;Dig Defense&apos; trenching method to stop these master excavators.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Fire Hazards: Sparrows Nesting in Commercial Signs</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/sparrow-nesting-signs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/sparrow-nesting-signs/</guid><description>Why those cute birds in your store&apos;s channel letters are a serious risk to your business.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Yes, It Happens: Snakes Can End Up in Louisville Toilets</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/snake-in-toilet/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/snake-in-toilet/</guid><description>Why rat snakes occasionally enter homes through plumbing vents, and how to keep your vent stacks screened.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>The Truth About Opossums Playing Dead (It&apos;s Involuntary)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/opossum-playing-dead/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/opossum-playing-dead/</guid><description>Why opossums &apos;play possum&apos; and what to do if you find one in this state. Understanding the biology of North America&apos;s only marsupial.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Woodpeckers Damaging Siding? Check for Carpenter Bees</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/carpenter-bees-woodpeckers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/carpenter-bees-woodpeckers/</guid><description>The holes in your siding might be the symptom, not the cause. Why woodpeckers are targeting your home.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville Field Team</author></item><item><title>Woodpeckers Damaging Siding? Check for Carpenter Bees</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/carpenter-bees-woodpeckers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/carpenter-bees-woodpeckers/</guid><description>The holes in your siding might be the symptom, not the cause. 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The only proven way to stop moles from destroying your lawn.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Opossums: Nuisance or Neighborhood Hero? (Louisville Wildlife Guide)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/opossum-benefits/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/opossum-benefits/</guid><description>Why you might want to think twice before evicting an opossum from your yard. 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It&apos;s Probably Starlings</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/birds-bathroom-vents/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/birds-bathroom-vents/</guid><description>Why birds choose bathroom exhaust vents for nesting, the health risks they pose, and how to remove them safely.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Chimney Swifts Return to Louisville: Do Not Cap Chimneys Yet</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/chimney-swift-arrival/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/chimney-swift-arrival/</guid><description>Migratory birds are arriving. 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(Louisville Homeowner Guide)</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/bird-in-dryer-vent/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/blog/bird-in-dryer-vent/</guid><description>Why starlings love Louisville dryer vents, the serious fire hazards they create, and the step-by-step process to remove them safely.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wildlife Guides</category><author>Critter Removal of Louisville</author></item><item><title>Heavy Rains Trigger Surge in Mole Activity</title><link>https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/mole-activity-surge/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://critterremovaloflouisville.com/news/mole-activity-surge/</guid><description>Saturated soil brings earthworms to the surface, and moles are following them. 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