Pittsburgh Animal Removal and Control Experts is a full-service animal control company located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. We provide wild animal removal services for such animals as birds, bats, squirrels, groundhogs, snakes, mice, skunks, raccoons, possums, and rats. We are Pittsburgh’s nuisance animal removal specialist. Some of the areas we service include Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Penn Hills, Monroeville, Mckeesport, Butler, Monessen, Washington, Canonsburg, Coraopolis, Ross Township, Murrysville, PA.
We specialize in the removal and control of wild nuisance pest animals from your Allegheny County home or business.
This is closely regulated by the County of Allegheny and by the state of Pennsylvania to ensure humane and proper treatment of the wild animals. Before you hire any animal removal company in Pittsburgh, you should check to make sure they have the proper nuisance wildlife permit from the Pennsylvania Department of natural resources. Also, make sure that they have the proper insurance and license before they perform any type work to your home or business.
Pittsburgh, PA Squirrel Removal
Squirrel removal is a very common call in the spring and fall. They take advantage of the very close housing in Pittsburgh and are often seen jumping from rooftop to rooftop and running back-and-forth on the power lines. Squirrel problems in Pittsburgh are on the rise and should be handled as soon as one is discovered in your home or attic. The last thing you want to do is allow the squirrels to stay in your attic!
Squirrel control should be handled in a timely fashion so that they do not chew your wiring and dig holes in your sheetrock as they are in the birthing process in the attic area of your home. As soon as you become aware of a squirrel living in your attic or other area of your home you should immediately contact a professional to remove them and seal up your home.
Pittsburgh, PA Raccoon Removal
Raccoons are another common animal removal problem we deal with in Allegheny County. They are very clever animals and they have learned to adapt very well to the suburban environment of Pittsburgh, PA. They dig through trash, dig up yards and destroy everything to obtain food. Raccoons will get into the attic of your home and do a large amount of damage in a short period of time.
Raccoons can be one of the most destructive animals in your home; They are responsible for over $2 billion annually of the insurance claims throughout the United States. The distractions that raccoons do to your home can be astronomical. The damage that raccoons do in homes are as follows: raccoons tear up your ductwork, they soil your insulation, they also cause damage to your attic vents and lastly raccoons pose a threat to your family’s health by possibly bringing in diseases that are easily spread to humans. The need for raccoon removal is on the rise in that this animal should not be allowed to spend another night in your home.
Pittsburgh, PA Bat Removal
Bat Removal has been on the rise for the last several years. Pennsylvania churches and many houses throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have been found to have bat problems. The most common problem associated with bats in your attic is the large amount of bat guano that builds up in your attic over a period of time. They should never be allowed to stay in your attic. As soon as they are discovered in your attic, call a removal and control professional immediately, especially an expert at Bat Exclusion.
Bat problems in Pittsburgh have been on the rise for the last 10 years. The cases of guano cleanup have risen significantly over the past three years. The average cost of bat removal is relatively low in the initial stages however if this problem is allowed to remain, the cost of the removal of bats in your attic goes up significantly. There are costs associated with the guano removal from the attic area of your home. There should also be some degree of biohazard cleanup that goes along with having a bat infestation in your attic.
Pittsburgh Rat Removal
Rat removal is a very common pest problem and a common complaint received in the areas of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Rats and mice can be found living in attics, crawlspaces, garages, and in the basements of homes and businesses throughout Pittsburgh. These pests will also take up residence in sheds, barns, outbuildings and even in cars. They will seek any opportunity for shelter if an access can be gained by these pests. Rat control and rat removal should be initiated as soon as a rat has been discovered in a home or business. Rats are very quick breeding pests and a small pest problem can quickly turn into a rat infestation. They pose dangers by chewing wires and on any structure which can lead to fires.Our wildlife professionals have the knowledge and training to get the job done quickly and humanely. Rats living in an attic or crawlspace can also contaminate the insulation with rat droppings and urine.
Pittsburgh, PA Skunk Removal
Skunk trapping is another common animal that is found in Pittsburgh and the complaints that we receive are numerous. The most common being skunks digging under the stoops or steps of your house to gain access to a decent place to live. This becomes a problem if a homeowner has a dog and the dog and the skunk meet. The one that usually wins is the skunk.
Never try to deal with a skunk problem yourself. Always contact a professional removal expert. They are a unique animal and we have found that they do some really strange things. One of the more interesting things that we have found is the skunks building nests under your front porch. Don’t let them overtake your home, give our professionals a call today to have your them removed from your home.
Pittsburgh, PA Bird Control
Bird control is a common service needed by both homeowners and businesses of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. They cause billions of dollars in damages annually. Most damage is caused from droppings. Birds, particularly pigeons and starlings commonly roost on buildings, and cause a mess with their droppings. Common services offered by our wildlife company include bird netting, bird spiking, bird fogging, and other types of bird deterrents. We can help you to get rid of birds and provide residential and commercial Bird Proofing Solutions.
Pittsburgh, PA Snake Control
Snake trapping is a common call that most pest control companies are not prepared to handle efficiently. Some snake jobs will require the physical removal of the actual snake. There are some removal jobs that may require an exclusion or sealing of a home. This prevents reentry by snakes such as black rat snakes, copperheads, rattlesnakes and other types of snakes that are known to coexist around homes and buildings. Our experts are trained to catch both venomous and nonvenomous snakes. We can get rid of snakes in houses, basements, garages, and all other places a snake invades a home or business.
Pittsburgh, PA Possum Removal
Our possum removal specialists can minimize damage caused to your garden and home. Opossums or possums can wreak havoc on your Pittsburgh garden and sod. These rat-tailed mammals may hit even closer to home by causing damage to your house as they try to gain entry. Possums will take up residence under sheds, in hot tubs and outbuildings. A shed is normally elevated off the ground and is perfect for raising a possum family.
Opossums are North America’s only marsupial, which means that opossum babies live in their mother’s pouch. Opossums are white or gray with long, pointed faces, and bodies about the size of a house cat. Opossums’ 50 teeth number more than any other North American mammal, and their canine fangs are very visible. Removal should be initiated as soon as the animal has been discovered living in your area. Pittsburgh is home to some very large possums and some exceed 20 pounds!
These are just a few of the more common animal removal calls we deal with in Pittsburgh, PA. We can also help with other animal removal problems related to birds, foxes, coyotes, beavers and any wildlife that is found in the state of Pennsylvania. We are a privately held company and DO NOT deal with any type of dog or cat issues, please direct all or these calls to your local County Animal Control office for this at (412) 321-4625 or you can visit them at 1101 Western Ave, Pittsburgh PA 25311.