HOW A #2 PENCIL CAN SAVE YOU $437 (Remix)

The average wildlife removal invoice for the Cincinnati area is $437. For half of that amount and an afternoon of your time, you can insure yourself against a surprise $437 bill from me or my peers. Let me tell you our secrets.

Ryan RidgleyNovember 8, 2020animal control, animal repair, fall, cincinnati wildlife, Cincinnati animal removal, do it yourself, diy, wildlife, wildlife management, exclusion, exclude, prevention, money, cincinnati

Karen and the "Killer" Coyotes

Karen throws her “Mamma Bear” coffee cup she got on their summer trip to Gatlinburg in the coyote’s direction and starts running towards her home and her son, determined to beat the wild dogs to the destination. As she reaches her front door, panicked and afraid, she turns to look behind her. The coyotes are gone. Seemingly vanished as quickly as the fog did.

Ryan RidgleyOctober 26, 2020animal control, fall, october, cincinnati wildlife, Cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, coyotes, trapping, wildlife, wildlife management

Tales From and Old Married Woman

It seems like in the past five years the “my mother used _____” or “my neighbor recommended to try _____” comments have increased ten fold and I blame click bait Buzzfeed articles and Pinterest “Hacks” that flood social media every year. But it’s okay, we can work through it. I gotcha my friends…

This week we are going to address the top 5 “home remedies” I have heard over the years and whether they are worth the time and energy to attempt them in aiding in your nuisance wildlife problems.

Ryan RidgleyOctober 21, 2020animal control, animal repair, cincinnati wildlife, Cincinnati animal removal, do it yourself, diy, wildlife, wildlife management

4 Things Squirrels LOVE about Fall #BasicGreySquirrel

It did not matter if they were carved or uncarved. Those little gluttons would feast all night on my pumpkins and gourds and leave me with nothing but seeds and stems by morning. (reminds me of an old roommate).

Ryan RidgleyOctober 4, 2020animal control, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, squirrel trapping, squirrel removal, squirrel control, animal repair, do it yourself, wildlife, wildlife management, diy, fall, halloween, october, harvest, pumpkin

All In The Family

I have always dreamed of having a “family business” to create an environment where we can learn from each other, grow our business, and become the greatest “family” we can be. Bringing Kandace in will help solidify the ethics and values of our company and allow us to grow to become the Wildlife Removal company in Cincinnati that is known for a close knit supportive culture, community outreach, and ethical practices.

Ryan RidgleySeptember 27, 2020animal control, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, wildlife, wildlife management

Know The Fall Wildlife Pressure Levels on Your Home

If your family is anything like mine, you have fall chores leading into winter that usually consist of removing dead trees, cutting back ornamentals, trimming back perennials, and pulling the annuals out of your gardens.

Before you get super motivated and get to gettin. Let’s take a minute to recognize some potential wildlife issues that may arise.

Ryan RidgleySeptember 20, 2020animal control, animal repair, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, do it yourself, diy, wildlife, wildlife management, exclusion, exclude, prevention

Never Tell A Story Without A Point

I work in a male dominated industry full of stereotypical “Type A” personalities. That does not mean women can not do well in Wildlife Management, but it does mean when you get a bunch of wildlife control operators (WCOs) in a room it quickly becomes a “trap” measuring contest as to whose revenues are highest, who caught more raccoons this season than others, and my all time favorite is the “war stories” of the grossest, meanest, or most technically difficult removal one has performed.

Ryan RidgleySeptember 13, 2020animal control, carcass, carcass removal, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, Cincinnati animal removal, dead animal removal, dead animal, wildlife, wildlife management, do it yourself, diy, prevention, exclusion

5 Common Questions Cincinnati Homeowners Have When a Wild Animal Dies on Their Property

There is a putrid, yet sweet, stench emanating from the woods behind your meticulously manicured lawn. You notice in the sky above you, the circling of large black shadows looking eerily like the dementor scene in Prisoner of Azkaban. Against your better judgement you put on your boots and go for a walk into the woods. No more than 15 feet past the treeline you scare up a small band of black vultures feeding on what remains of a well decomposed deer carcass.

Ryan RidgleySeptember 6, 2020animal control, animal repair, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati, cincinnati animal removal, do it yourself, diy, wildlife, wildlife management, dead animal, carcass, dead animal removal, carcass removal

Top 5 Trending Outdoor Dining Locations In Cincinnati

Everyone loves an outdoor dining option this time of year. There is something that just adds to a dining experience to be doing it in the evening Cincinnati sun. The birds singing, the sounds of the bustling populus, the soft light coming from the “golden hour” sun, and the smell of three day old chinese food and pizza crusts fill the air. It’s a raccoon’s food nirvana.

Ryan RidgleyAugust 12, 2020animal control, raccoon trapping, raccoon removal, raccoon, animal repair, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati animal removal, cincinnati, Cincinnati animal removal, wildlife, wildlife management, do it yourself, diy, exclude, exclusion, prevention

5 Proven Tips On Keeping Nuisance Wildlife Away From Your Chickens

Here are 5 solid tips on keeping your flock and your eggs protected from nuisance wildlife. Nothing is more heartbreaking to come across a dead bird, or a pilfered nesting box.Take it from a guy who knows first hand.

Ryan RidgleyJuly 30, 2020