Wildlife Removal in Louisville, KY
Humane removal of Louisville's burrowing nuisance wildlife — groundhogs, skunks, and opossums denning under decks, sheds, porches, and foundations. Licensed for Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with proper burrow remediation and prevention so the problem doesn't come back.
(502) 638-2420 — Free QuoteLouisville's Burrowing Wildlife Specialists
Most Louisville wildlife removal companies are generalists. We took the opposite approach: we focus exclusively on the animals that dig and den at ground level, because they cause the most structural damage and require the most specialized remediation. If something is excavating under a structure on your property, this is exactly the problem we solve.
Groundhogs & Woodchucks
Our core specialty. Groundhogs excavate burrow systems 20–30+ feet long that undermine foundations, sidewalks, decks, and retaining walls across the Louisville metro. We trap, remove, fill the full burrow system, and install buried exclusion mesh.
Groundhog removal servicesSkunks Under Structures
Skunks rarely dig their own dens in Louisville — they move into abandoned groundhog burrows under porches and sheds. We remove skunks with covered traps (no spray incidents), then seal the den so the next skunk can't move in.
Identify what's under your shedOpossums & Den Takeovers
Opossums are Louisville's most common secondary den occupant — they claim vacant burrows and crawl spaces, especially in older neighborhoods. We remove them humanely and screen the entry points they used to get in.
How our process worksWhy Burrowing Wildlife Needs More Than Trapping
Removing the animal is only step one. An empty burrow under your deck or foundation is prime real estate — in the Louisville metro, vacant groundhog burrows are typically re-occupied within a single season by another groundhog, a skunk, or an opossum. That's why every removal we do includes:
- Full-property burrow inspection — entrances are often 20+ feet apart
- Humane live trapping compliant with KY & IN wildlife regulations
- Complete burrow filling with compacted backfill (loose fill invites re-digging)
- Buried galvanized exclusion mesh around decks, sheds, and foundations
- Prevention guidance so your property stops attracting the next animal
Licensed, Insured & Humane
We're licensed for nuisance wildlife work in both Kentucky and Indiana, fully insured, and committed to humane handling. No poisons, no guesswork — just methodical removal and permanent exclusion.
Serving all of Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Shelby Counties in Kentucky, plus Clark and Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana.
Call for a Free QuoteLouisville Wildlife Removal FAQs
What kinds of wildlife do you remove in Louisville?
We specialize in burrowing and ground-denning nuisance wildlife: groundhogs (woodchucks) first and foremost, plus skunks and opossums that den under decks, sheds, porches, and foundations. Because burrowing animals share the same habits and habitats, the same inspection, trapping, and exclusion methods solve all three — and abandoned groundhog burrows are the #1 way skunks and opossums end up under Louisville homes.
Why choose a burrowing wildlife specialist over a general pest control company?
General pest control companies treat insects and rodents; most subcontract or decline burrowing wildlife work. Groundhog, skunk, and opossum removal requires species-specific trapping knowledge, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife compliance, proper burrow remediation (a poorly filled burrow gets re-occupied within a season), and buried exclusion mesh installed correctly. That's all we do, every day, across the Louisville metro.
How much does wildlife removal cost in Louisville?
Every property is different, so we start with a free quote. Pricing depends on the number of animals, the extent of the burrow system, and whether you want prevention (exclusion mesh) installed after removal. Call (502) 638-2420 and we'll give you a straightforward estimate — no inspection fee games.
Is your wildlife removal humane?
Yes. We use live trapping and follow Kentucky and Indiana wildlife regulations for handling and disposition. We never use poisons, and we time our work to avoid orphaning dependent young whenever possible — during baby season we confirm whether young are present before any burrow is sealed.
Wildlife Removal Across the Louisville Metro
Every community we serve has a dedicated page covering local terrain and the wildlife problems we see there most.
Something Living Under Your Deck, Shed, or Porch?
Whether it's a groundhog, skunk, or opossum, we'll identify it, remove it humanely, and make sure nothing moves back in. Free quotes for the entire Louisville metro.
(502) 638-2420