As the Greater Pittsburgh area grows and expands, an increase in wildlife infestations can be expected. When land is cleared for urban development, critters’ homes are destroyed. Displaced local wildlife will often migrate into residential neighborhoods or commercial buildings in search of food, water and shelter. However, constant wildlife problems don’t have to be an ongoing issue. Here are some ways you can maintain a pest-free Pittsburgh property while coexisting with your local urban wildlife.
“Urban wildlife” is a term that identifies animals that once lived in forest areas but have migrated to urban environments and created artificial habitats in populated towns and cities. Common types of urban wildlife in Pittsburgh include:
As these animals suffer habitat loss, they’ll often seek shelter in homes or businesses. This can pose a severe health risk to humans because certain wildlife carry diseases such as meningitis, encephalitis or rabies. Animal droppings can often host bacteria and parasites, which can lead to respiratory illnesses. As they make their home within your home, urban wildlife will often cause property damage that puts the structural integrity of your property at risk.
While at-home animal control methods may seem temporarily effective, they often do more harm than good. And using dangerous traps and toxic chemicals to hurt or kill displaced animals is inhumane. Fortunately, there are safe animal control measures to help deal with urban wildlife infestations. The best way to coexist with local critters while maintaining a pest-free property is by partnering with the animal control professionals at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh.
At Critter Control® of Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves in using eco-friendly and humane methods to permanently solve your wildlife problem. Our four-step CritterSafe method includes:
Whether you have an existing wildlife problem or want to prevent one from starting, rely on the experts at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh for all your wildlife removal needs. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our fast and efficient wildlife removal services, call Critter Control® of Pittsburgh today at 412-767-4067.
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