Does Control Exterminating serve all Brooklyn neighborhoods?

Yes. Control Exterminating serves all Brooklyn neighborhoods, from Park Slope and DUMBO to Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and all surrounding areas. Call (212) 696-4164 to schedule service.

How do I get rid of rats in a Brooklyn building?

Effective rat control in a Brooklyn apartment building requires a combination of structural exclusion (sealing foundation gaps, door sweeps on exterior doors, sealed floor drains), professional rodenticide application in tamper-resistant exterior stations, and often coordination between units and common areas. Individual unit trapping alone is rarely sufficient for a building-level rat problem. Control Exterminating provides building-wide rodent programs for Brooklyn properties.

What pests are most common in Brooklyn brownstones?

Brooklyn brownstones most commonly have German cockroaches (spreading through shared walls), house mice (entering through gaps at floor level and utility penetrations), and occasionally subterranean termites (in properties with soil-adjacent wood in basements or at foundation sill plates). American cockroaches (water bugs) entering from older drain systems are also common in basement apartments.

Can I break my lease because of pests in a Brooklyn apartment?

Under NYC law, landlords are required to maintain apartments free from pest infestations. If a landlord fails to address a documented pest problem after proper written notification, tenants may have legal remedies including rent reduction, repair-and-deduct rights, and potentially lease termination. Document all pest sightings and landlord communications in writing. HPD complaints via 311 or HPD Online create an official record and trigger a city inspection.

Does Control Exterminating treat bed bugs in Brooklyn?

Yes. Control Exterminating provides both chemical and heat treatment for bed bugs in Brooklyn apartments. We serve all Brooklyn neighborhoods. Treatment includes pre-treatment preparation guidance, professional application, and follow-up visits to address any surviving or newly hatched bed bugs. Call (212) 696-4164 for a bed bug inspection.

Exterminator Brooklyn: Pest Control for Every Neighborhood

Control Exterminating provides professional exterminator services throughout Brooklyn — from Park Slope brownstones to Williamsburg apartments to Bay Ridge businesses. Since 1973.

Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough, and its sheer density and diversity of building types — from 1890s brownstones in Park Slope and Crown Heights to postwar apartment towers in Bay Ridge and Flatbush, from converted warehouse lofts in DUMBO to crowded commercial blocks in Sunset Park and Borough Park — creates one of the most complex pest management environments in the country. Control Exterminating has served Brooklyn since 1973, and our understanding of the borough's specific pest dynamics is built from decades of service across every neighborhood.

Brooklyn's Most Common Pest Problems

Brooklyn's mix of housing types and densities creates distinct pest challenges by neighborhood and building type:

Brownstones and rowhouses: Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, and Bed-Stuy are dense with pre-war rowhouses. These properties are connected at party walls, creating German cockroach and mouse pathways across entire blocks. Basement-level living spaces in brownstones have direct soil contact, creating elevated termite and moisture-pest risk.
Large apartment buildings in East Brooklyn: Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and East New York have a high density of pre-war and postwar apartment buildings. These buildings frequently have building-wide cockroach and rodent pressure sustained by shared infrastructure and high residential density.
Waterfront and industrial-adjacent neighborhoods: Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Greenpoint, with their industrial and waterfront adjacency, face significant Norway rat pressure from the harbor and rail infrastructure.
Restaurant and nightlife corridors: Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Greenpoint's restaurant density creates German cockroach pressure for neighboring residential buildings, particularly in mixed-use buildings above ground-floor restaurants.
Suburban-style housing in South Brooklyn: Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Marine Park have single-family and two-family housing more typical of suburban areas, with termite, carpenter ant, and wildlife pressure distinct from the denser borough neighborhoods.

Brooklyn Pest Control Services

Control Exterminating provides full-service pest management throughout Brooklyn:

Cockroach extermination: German cockroach programs with gel bait and IGR for apartments, restaurants, and multi-family buildings. NYC DOH Health Code compliance documentation for Brooklyn food service operations.
Rodent control: Rat and mouse exclusion, trapping, and professional rodenticide programs. HPD violation documentation and compliance support for Brooklyn landlords and property managers.
Bed bug treatment: Chemical and heat treatment for Brooklyn apartments, co-ops, and condos. Preparation checklists and follow-up service.
Termite treatment: Liquid soil treatment and bait systems for Brooklyn brownstones, rowhouses, and detached homes. WDO reports for real estate transactions.
Wildlife and seasonal pests: Squirrel, raccoon, and bird control for South Brooklyn detached housing; tick and mosquito programs for properties with yard space.

Building-Wide Programs for Brooklyn Landlords

Brooklyn's high density of rental apartment buildings — managed by individual landlords, real estate companies, and property management firms — requires coordinated building-wide pest management rather than unit-by-unit response to tenant complaints. Control Exterminating works with Brooklyn property managers to develop building programs that address cockroach and rodent pressure at the source, reduce complaint volume, and provide the documentation needed to address HPD violations.

Monthly service contracts for Brooklyn apartment buildings provide regular inspections of all units (or a rotating unit sample), common area treatment, and real-time service documentation. Contact us to discuss a building management program for your Brooklyn property.

Brooklyn Same-Day Exterminator Service

Control Exterminating serves Brooklyn with same-day service for urgent pest situations. Call (212) 696-4164 before noon for same-day assessment in most Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Brooklyn Neighborhoods We Serve

We serve all Brooklyn neighborhoods: Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, East New York, Canarsie, East Williamsburg, Ridgewood border, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Sunset Park, Red Hook, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Flatlands, Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, and all surrounding areas.

Why Choose Control Exterminating?

Control Exterminating has served New York City since 1973 — over 53 years of experience treating every pest Brooklyn throws at us. Our licensed technicians know the borough's building stock, its pest dynamics, and its regulatory requirements. Call us at (212) 696-4164 or book online for fast, professional service throughout Brooklyn.