Pest control companies in Pittsburgh, PA
Quick answer
1-800Deals lists 2 pest control offices in Pittsburgh, PA from 1 companies: Terminix of Pittsburgh (2 locations). In its 2025 spring campaign the Allegheny County Health Department treated more than 13,500 storm drains and catch basins in Pittsburgh and five boroughs, Bellevue, Millvale, McKees Rocks, Mount Oliver and Wilkinsburg, starting May 19. Mosquitoes collected in Point Breeze on May 27, 2026 tested positive for West Nile virus, the Allegheny County Health Department announced on June 8.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Pest control companies serving Pittsburgh and nearby Allegheny County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 offices with a local office here:
- Terminix of Pittsburgh, 19 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh. Services include pest control, termite control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, attic insulation, wildlife control.
- Terminix of Pittsburgh, 5081 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh. Services include pest control, termite control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, attic insulation, wildlife control.
What to know about pest control in Pittsburgh
Storm drains get larvicide every spring
In its 2025 spring campaign the Allegheny County Health Department treated more than 13,500 storm drains and catch basins in Pittsburgh and five boroughs, Bellevue, Millvale, McKees Rocks, Mount Oliver and Wilkinsburg, starting May 19. The same effort covered more than 50 wetlands in 20 municipalities with Altosid XR, a biological larvicide recommended by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The county has run this treatment since the 1970s. If standing water in a yard is breeding mosquitoes, file a complaint online or call the department at 412-350-4046. Source: Allegheny County: Health Department Launches Spring Offensive Against Mosquitoes
West Nile turned up in Point Breeze
Mosquitoes collected in Point Breeze on May 27, 2026 tested positive for West Nile virus, the Allegheny County Health Department announced on June 8. Its Vector Control Program sets traps across the county and uses the results to decide where spraying is needed. The department notes that mosquitoes can breed in as little as half an inch of stagnant water. Empty tires, buckets and pools and clear gutters and piping after summer storms. Source: Allegheny County: West Nile Virus Found in Allegheny County Mosquito Sample
Allegheny is a lanternfly quarantine county
Allegheny County is one of 56 Pennsylvania counties where spotted lanternfly has been found and a state quarantine applies, according to Penn State Extension. The insect feeds on the sap of more than 70 plant species, including grapevines, maples and black walnut, and its sticky honeydew can grow sooty mold on surfaces underneath. Report sightings to the state hotline at 1-888-422-3359. Before traveling out of the area, check vehicles and outdoor gear for every life stage of the insect. Source: Penn State Extension: Spotted Lanternfly
Check the license
Businesses whose workers apply pesticides as commercial applicators must hold a pesticide application business license from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The license requires at least one certified applicator and proof of insurance. Check the business or applicator in the department's pesticide business and applicator lookup. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Does Allegheny County treat for mosquitoes?
Yes. The Health Department treats wetlands and storm drain catch basins with larvicide each spring, and in 2025 that covered more than 13,500 catch basins in Pittsburgh and five boroughs. It also traps mosquitoes to track West Nile virus and decide where spraying is needed.
How do I report standing water breeding mosquitoes in Pittsburgh?
Report it to the Allegheny County Health Department's Housing and Community Environment Program through its online form or by calling 412-350-4046.
Is spotted lanternfly in Allegheny County?
Yes. Penn State Extension lists Allegheny among the 56 Pennsylvania counties where spotted lanternfly has been found and a state quarantine is in place. Sightings can be reported at 1-888-422-3359.
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