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.

Ryan RidgleyJune 26, 2025cincinnati wildlife, Cincinnati animal removal, bird in vent, bird removal, bird nest, wildlife management, wildlife removal, wildlife, wildlife control, nest in vent, nest removal, animal repair

"Bird" Feeders Do Not Exist

There is no such thing as a bird feeder and I am going to upset you when I tell you why. If you do not want to be my friend after this, I understand.

Ryan RidgleyFebruary 4, 2022animal control, bird removal, bird in vent, bird nest, cincinnati wildlife, diy, wildlife, wildlife management, nest removal, nest in vent, cincinnati

One Bird = 6 Months Jail Time

Six months in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. That is what it would cost me to remove “the wrong” bird nest from your home.