Squirrel Control and trapping in Pittsburgh PA call 412-737-4298 Scientific Name: Sciurus caroliniensis or the common grey squirrel is found in most parts of our country.
Of all the species of wild mammals that are native to Pennsylvania, none are more frequently encountered than PA Grey squirrels. Pittsburgh Squirrels belong to the most successful and widespread order in the world, rodents. One of the main differences between squirrels and most other rodents is that squirrels have a rather large, bushy tail. All rodents are gnawing animals. Squirrels have well-developed jaw muscles and chisel-like front teeth that can chew through just about anything. These front teeth are kept sharp by gnawing on hard objects such as woody plant materials, seeds and nuts. This gnawing also serves another purpose. A rodent's front teeth grow constantly, so they must be filed down or they will grow to the point where they inhibit eating and the animal will starve.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is no exception to these home invading grey squirrels. Most love watching these little acrobats in action. They can climb just about anything and can be down right comical to watch.
Although they are awesome and inspiring to watch, Pennsylvania Grey squirrels can cause extensive damage to your home when they chew their way in. Some of the reasons they tend to choose attics are due to the warm and safe environment that attics can provide. Pittsburgh squirrels chew and bite through wiring that has and can cause home fires, in fact grey squirrels are one of the leading causes of fires in attic spaces.
This is why it is important to have trained professionals to help!
