Licensed pest control in New York City, NY
New York City Pest Control & Extermination Services
Pest control in New York City comes down to rats, German roaches, mice and bed bugs, and in a multi-unit building they almost never stay in one apartment. We hear about them in Harlem walk-ups, Astoria two-families, Bay Ridge co-ops and Upper East Side high-rises. Tell us your borough and what you found, and we’ll pass it to a licensed exterminator who works your area for a free quote. Most one-off visits land around $450 to $825, with bed bugs and big rat jobs costing more.
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Pest Control Services In New York City
Five boroughs, one shared problem: pests ride the pipes, walls and trash rooms between units, so treatment has to cover more than your apartment.
Rodent ControlNorway rats burrow in tree pits, backyards and under stoops in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Mice come up through gaps around radiator pipes in prewar buildings.
Roach ExterminationGerman roaches live behind kitchen cabinets and travel the plumbing stack. American roaches, the big ones, come up from basements and sewers in summer.
Bed Bug TreatmentSubway seats get blamed, but most cases start with used furniture, a hotel stay or a neighbor’s unit. Catch them before they reach the next floor.
Termite ControlEastern subterranean termites hit wood porches, sill plates and basements in Staten Island and Queens houses. Mud tubes on the foundation are the giveaway.
Ant ControlPavement ants come up through sidewalk cracks and into ground-floor kitchens. Carpenter ants show up where a leak has softened the wood.
Tick ControlStaten Island is where the invasive Asian longhorned tick first turned up in the city. Yards that back onto woods or tall grass need the most attention.How Much Does Pest Control Cost In New York City?
A general one-time treatment in New York City costs $450 to $825. Walk-up stairs, building-wide roach work and bed bugs in a crowded studio push the bill toward the top.
The one-time and quarterly prices come from Angi’s New York City cost guide. The other rows are Angi’s national ranges. Parking and building access add time in Manhattan, so expect quotes toward the top.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One-time general treatment | $450 to $825, more if the tech has to haul gear up a sixth-floor walk-up |
| Quarterly plan | $150 to $450 per visit, common for brownstones and small co-ops |
| Rodent work | $180 to $600 for trapping, exclusion and sealing holes around pipes |
| Bed bugs | $1,000 to $4,000, and the units next door often need an inspection too |
| Termite spot or bait treatment | $250 to $1,000, mostly for Staten Island and Queens houses |
What To Know About Pests In New York City
The city has been fighting rats with trash rules. In 2023 Mayor Adams named Kathleen Corradi as the first citywide rat czar, and the Sanitation Department now requires every business to put its trash in lidded containers instead of bags on the curb (nyc.gov).
Apartment renters have legal backup too. Under Local Law 55, landlords must check every unit for pests at least once a year and fix the conditions that let roaches and mice in, and HPD requires a one-year bed bug history for the building when you sign a lease (nyc.gov/hpd).
When Pests Are Most Active In New York City
- Spring
- Termites swarm out of Staten Island and Queens basements in April and May. Rats get busy in parks and backyards once the ground thaws.
- Summer
- Hot apartments push roach numbers up fast. The city’s health department sprays for mosquitoes in parts of Queens and Staten Island when West Nile turns up.
- Fall
- Mice move indoors as soon as nights cool off. Pre-holiday travel and moving season keep bed bug calls coming.
- Winter
- Steam heat keeps roaches and bed bugs going all winter. Rats shelter under building foundations and in boiler rooms.
Areas We Serve In New York City, NY
Local pest control help across New York City and the five boroughs.
Pests We Treat In New York City
Every borough has its own mix, but these are the pests New Yorkers call about most. Tap one for signs, costs and treatment.
When You Can Skip The Pro In New York City
One mouse in a dry studio or a few pavement ants by the window? Snap traps, steel wool in the gaps and a bait station will handle it for under $20.
German roaches, bed bugs and any rat burrow are a call for a pro, and in a rental it’s your landlord’s legal job to pay. Spraying alone just chases roaches into the unit upstairs.
How It Works
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New York City Pest Control FAQs
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Who pays for pest control in a NYC apartment?
Your landlord does. City housing rules make owners keep units free of roaches, mice, rats and bed bugs, and Local Law 55 adds a yearly inspection.
Send the complaint in writing and keep a copy. No response? File it with HPD through 311.
What’s the new trash container rule and does it help with rats?
Since 2024 every business in the five boroughs must use lidded bins, and smaller residential buildings had to move to bins too. Rats can’t chew into a hard lid the way they tear open bags.
It helps the block, but your building still needs its own exclusion work at the foundation and trash room.
Are the ticks on Staten Island dangerous?
The Asian longhorned tick showed up on Staten Island around 2017 and can clone itself, so one tick can start a big local population. It bites pets and livestock more than people.
Check dogs after walks near Freshkills Park or Clove Lakes and keep grass short along fences.
Can I get bed bugs treated without my neighbors knowing?
Not really. Bed bugs walk through outlets and baseboards, so a good company will ask to check the units on either side and above and below.
Your landlord handles that, and HPD’s bed bug history rule means future tenants hear about it anyway.
My toddler crawls everywhere. Can I still treat for roaches?
Yes. Gel bait goes into cracks and hinges where little hands can’t reach, and that’s what most city techs use indoors now.
Ask for bait and dust treatments over broadcast sprays, and keep the kids out of the kitchen for an hour or two.
Get A Free Quote In New York City
Fill in the form and a licensed company that works the Upper East Side and the rest of New York City will send you a price. No obligation.
Hiring in New York City? Check the company’s license first through the New York State DEC.
We also connect people with licensed exterminators in Yonkers, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Want the statewide view? Check our New York pest control page.