What To Do If You Find Dead Birds on Your Property (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Discovering dead birds on your property can indicate disease or environmental issues. Learn why you should report bird mortality to ODNR and why safe, professional removal is essential.

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How to Stop Woodpecker Damage on Your Home — Prevention, Repairs, and Depredation Options

Woodpeckers can cause serious siding damage—especially when insects or rotting wood attract them. Learn how to stop the damage, deter the birds, and understand depredation options when non-lethal methods fail.

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When Holiday Cheer Meets Unwanted Guests: How to Spot Rodent Evidence in Stored Decorations

As you unpack your holiday décor, watch for the hidden signs of rodent activity. Here’s what Cincinnati homeowners should look for before the season starts.

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River Rats to Ridge Rats — Why Hyde Park & Walnut Hills Still Battle Rats Today

Cincinnati’s rat population didn’t start in Hyde Park or Walnut Hills — but the river, old sewer lines, and historic foundations make these neighborhoods prime hotspots today. Learn how rats historically spread through the city, why these hillsides still see activity, and how Huntsman Wildlife protects local homes with modern rodent control and exclusion.

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🐭 Preventing Mouse Access in Your Home This Winter

As the weather cools in Cincinnati, mice seek warm homes for winter. Learn how changing daylight triggers mouse infestations, the top entry points around your home, and how Huntsman Wildlife can help you prevent rodent access before it begins.

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How a Simple Mistake Trapped Birds, Invited Maggots, and Cost a Family Thousands

We’ve seen too many homeowners suffer through avoidable damage and heartbreak just because they didn’t know what to look for — or trusted the wrong advice.

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Chipmunks Create $9,000 in Landscape Damage for Milford Family

It started with a tiny hole… Then a few more. The bricks seemed a little loose, but it wasn’t until the walkway started caving in that Mary and Steve realized something was terribly wrong.

Ryan RidgleyMay 12, 2025chipmunks, rodents, milford, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati, landscaping

Batavia Area Sees Uptick In Coyote and Fox Sightings

If you are on social media you no doubt have seen posts of people concerned about the increase in coyote and fox sightings in Batavia. Many speculate the increase in sightings to factors such as urbanization, depletion of green spaces, and scarcity in food sources.

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Cincinnati Raccoon Mating Season

Raccoons are solitary animals, except during the breeding season, which occurs from late January to early March. During this time, male raccoons, also known as boars, will roam in search of females, or sows.

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Meet Cincinnati Area Raccoons

We know them as “Trash Pandas”, “Ringtails”, and “Masked Bandits”, but many are unaware of the habits and behaviors of the raccoons that frequent our neighborhoods and sometimes our homes.

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