Pest Risk Report15209

PITTSBURGH, PA

Allegheny County

What You Should Know

  • Older housing stock (built ~1955) - likely has entry point issues
  • Poultry operations nearby (0.12/sq mi) - rodent attractor
  • Low rodents risk (26% below average) - prevention plan candidate

Risk Assessment

19/100

Rodents

low risk
-44%vs Pennsylvania
-26%vs National
Peak:Sep - Mar
65/100

Termites

moderate risk
avgvs Pennsylvania
+25%vs National
Peak:Mar - Jun
45/100

Cockroaches

moderate risk
avgvs Pennsylvania
avgvs National
Peak:May - Oct
45/100

Bedbugs

moderate risk
avgvs Pennsylvania
avgvs National
Peak:Jun - Sep

Local Factors

Area characteristics influencing pest risk in Allegheny County

Housing Characteristics

Median Construction Year~1955

Older homes often have gaps around pipes, foundation cracks, and worn weatherstripping that provide pest entry points

Pre-1950 Housing Stock34%

High concentration of older homes means more properties with potential structural entry points throughout the neighborhood

Single-Family Homes85%

Detached homes have less neighbor-to-neighbor pest transmission but larger perimeters to protect

Environmental Factors

Poultry Operation Density0.12/sq mi

88 operations in county. Feed storage and waste attract rodent populations that expand into residential areas

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