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Bed bugs or pests in NYC? Get matched with a local exterminator
Bed bugs, roaches, mice and rats aren’t a sign of a dirty home. They travel between apartments, through walls and in luggage. Act quickly and in the right order and the problem stays smaller. Here’s how to start, and how to get connected with a local exterminator.
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- Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island
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What to do right now
- Confirm what you’re seeing. Photograph the bug or droppings, or trap a bed bug on clear tape, so a pro can identify it.
- Don’t move to another room to sleep or carry bedding around the house. That can spread bed bugs.
- Wash bedding and clothes and dry them on high heat. Bag items straight from the bed to the machine.
- Don’t throw out furniture before a pro looks at it. If you must, NYC requires mattresses and box springs to be sealed in plastic bags before they go out.
- If you rent, tell your landlord in writing. In NYC, owners must deal with bed bug infestations.
⚠️ Safety first
- Don’t use outdoor pesticides or “bug bombs” indoors. They can be dangerous and often spread bed bugs to other rooms.
- Keep any product away from children and pets, and follow the label exactly.
- If you are bitten and have a strong reaction, talk to a doctor.
Common causes
- Bed bugs brought home in luggage, used furniture or from a neighboring unit
- Gaps around pipes and radiators that let mice and roaches travel between apartments
- Open food and garbage
- Moisture under sinks
- Construction nearby pushing rodents indoors
What to ask before you hire
- Is your business registered with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and is the technician a certified applicator?
- What treatment do you recommend (heat, chemical, or both), and how many visits are included?
- What do I need to do to prepare the home?
- Do you offer a follow-up inspection or a guarantee in writing?
- Is the treatment safe for my kids and pets, and how long should we stay out?
Bed Bugs & Pest Control by borough
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Bed Bugs & Pest Control in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn’s row houses and walk-ups, pests move along shared walls, so a neighbor’s problem can become yours. Tell your landlord, and if you own, ask the exterminator to inspect along the party walls.
Get matched with a Brooklyn pro →Bed Bugs & Pest Control in Queens
Queens homeowners often see mice and rats come in through the basement or garage in fall. Ask the company to seal entry points as well as set traps.
Get matched with a Queens pro →Bed Bugs & Pest Control in Manhattan
In Manhattan high-rises and walk-ups, pests travel along pipe chases and trash rooms, so building-wide treatment matters. Tenants should report to management in writing. Owners must address bed bug infestations.
Get matched with a Manhattan pro →Bed Bugs & Pest Control in Bronx
Larger Bronx apartment buildings fall under NYC rules that make owners responsible for pests. Tell the landlord in writing, and use 311 if it isn’t handled. Homeowners can call a licensed exterminator directly.
Get matched with a Bronx pro →Bed Bugs & Pest Control in Staten Island
Staten Island’s detached homes, yards and wooded lots bring in mice, ants and stinging insects. Ask about exterior perimeter treatment and sealing gaps around the foundation.
Get matched with a Staten Island pro →Questions
Who pays for bed bug treatment in an NYC rental?
NYC requires property owners to get rid of bed bug infestations. Tell your landlord in writing. The NYC Health Department and HPD explain the rules.
How do I throw out a mattress with bed bugs?
NYC Sanitation requires mattresses and box springs to be fully sealed in plastic bags before they go out.
Can I treat bed bugs myself?
Store products and foggers often don’t work well against bed bugs and can spread them. A professional inspection is usually the faster route.
Is the referral free?
Yes. You and the pest control company agree on the price and treatment directly.
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