Do you serve Westchester County?

Yes. Control Exterminating serves all Westchester County communities, from Yonkers and Mount Vernon at the NYC border to Chappaqua, Bedford, and Somers in the northern portions of the county. We serve both urban and suburban Westchester with the same professional, documented pest management approach we provide in NYC. Call (212) 696-4164 to schedule service.

Are ticks dangerous in Westchester?

Yes — Westchester County has some of the highest Lyme disease rates in the United States. The deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) is the primary vector for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis, all of which are present in Westchester. The wooded, deer-rich landscape throughout much of the county creates high tick exposure for residents with yard space. Professional tick barrier treatment programs for residential properties are one of the most impactful pest management investments available to Westchester homeowners.

What is spotted lanternfly and how is it treated in Westchester?

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive pest from Asia that is now well-established throughout Westchester County. It feeds on tree-of-heaven, grapevines, apples, hops, and dozens of other plants. While it does not bite humans or damage structures, it can cause significant damage to ornamental trees, vineyards, and gardens. Control Exterminating provides spotted lanternfly inspection and targeted treatment programs for Westchester properties. Treatment focuses on host plants and is timed to peak insect activity.

How much does pest control cost in Westchester?

Pest control costs in Westchester vary by pest and property type. Tick control programs are priced seasonally by property size, typically starting at $150–$300 per seasonal application. Carpenter ant treatment for a typical home starts at $200–$400. Termite inspections run $100–$200; treatment varies by scope and method. Rodent and cockroach programs for apartments and homes are priced similarly to NYC rates. Control Exterminating provides free estimates — call (212) 696-4164.

Do you treat carpenter ants in Westchester homes?

Yes. Carpenter ant treatment is one of the most common services Control Exterminating provides in Westchester County. Our treatment includes exterior perimeter application targeting ant foraging trails, targeted injection into active galleries inside the structure when accessible, and assessment for the moisture conditions that allow carpenter ant colonies to establish. Follow-up visits confirm elimination. Call (212) 696-4164 to schedule a carpenter ant inspection for your Westchester home.

Exterminator Westchester and Rockland County: NYC Pest Control Experts Serving the Suburbs

Control Exterminating serves Westchester and Rockland County with professional pest control for homes, apartments, and businesses. Licensed exterminators with 50+ years of NYC and suburban experience.

Westchester County sits directly north of the Bronx, connected to New York City by the subway's 2, 4, 5, and 6 lines and by Metro-North commuter rail. With over one million residents, Westchester ranges from densely urban municipalities at the NYC border (Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle) to affluent, wooded suburban communities in the northern and eastern portions of the county (Chappaqua, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Somers). Rockland County, across the Hudson River to the west, is smaller (approximately 325,000 residents) and more semi-rural, with significant wooded terrain, Hudson River marshes, and one of the highest deer populations in the region. Control Exterminating has served Westchester and Rockland County property owners and businesses since 1973, bringing NYC-caliber professional pest management to the suburbs.

Westchester County Pest Profile

Deer Ticks and Lyme Disease — The #1 Concern

Lyme disease is more prevalent in Westchester County than almost anywhere else in the United States. Westchester is a historic epicenter of Lyme disease research — the first identified cases in the Northeast were documented in the area, and the county continues to report among the highest per-capita Lyme disease rates in New York State. The reason is the wooded, deer-rich landscape throughout the county: deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) attach to white-tailed deer for feeding and reproduce in the tall grass, leaf litter, and woodland edges that characterize Westchester's residential landscape.

For Westchester homeowners with yard space, professional tick control programs are one of the most impactful services available. Control Exterminating applies perimeter barrier treatments — targeting the yard edges, wood margins, and tall grass areas where tick exposure is highest — during peak tick seasons. Multi-year tick control programs are recommended for properties in high-exposure areas (White Plains, Harrison, Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Tarrytown, Ossining, Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Katonah, Somers, Yorktown Heights).

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are one of the most common structural pest concerns in Westchester County. The county's large stock of older wood-frame homes — colonial, cape cod, and craftsman-style construction from the early-to-mid 20th century — provides ample opportunity for carpenter ant colonization, particularly in wood that has been softened by moisture damage at foundation sills, fascia boards, window frames, and deck structures. Carpenter ants in Westchester do not eat wood — they excavate smooth galleries in wood that has already been damaged by moisture — but their activity reveals (and worsens) moisture damage. Control Exterminating provides carpenter ant inspection and treatment programs for Westchester residential properties, including exterior perimeter treatment and targeted injection into active galleries.

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly is now thoroughly established throughout Westchester County. This invasive species — introduced from Asia via Pennsylvania and spreading north — feeds on tree-of-heaven, grapevines, hops, apples, and many other ornamental and agricultural plants. Westchester County has had spotted lanternfly populations since 2018, and the insect is now widespread across the county. While it poses no direct threat to humans or structures, spotted lanternfly is a significant concern for homeowners with vineyards, orchards, or susceptible ornamental trees. Control Exterminating provides spotted lanternfly treatment programs for Westchester properties.

Cockroaches, Rodents, and Bed Bugs in Urban Westchester

The urban municipalities at Westchester's southern edge — Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle — have pest profiles that mirror NYC's. Dense multi-family housing, pre-war apartment buildings, and proximity to NYC's rat and cockroach populations means that pest management in these communities requires the same coordinated building-level approach used in the five boroughs. Bed bugs in rental apartment buildings are a particular concern in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle. Control Exterminating provides building-wide pest management programs for Westchester urban multi-family properties.

Subterranean Termites, Stink bugs, and Wildlife

Subterranean termites are active in older Westchester housing stock, particularly in communities with pre-1960 construction and soil-adjacent wood foundations. Brown marmorated stink bugs (now well-established in Westchester) invade homes in large numbers in the fall as they seek overwintering harborage. Squirrels and raccoons routinely enter attics and eaves in wooded Westchester neighborhoods, causing structural damage and creating entry points for other pests. Control Exterminating provides termite inspection and treatment, stink bug management, and wildlife exclusion services throughout Westchester.

Rockland County Pest Profile

Rockland County's pest environment is shaped by its semi-rural character, significant deer population, Hudson River marshes, and extensive wooded terrain:

Ticks: Rockland County has very high deer tick pressure — among the highest in New York State. Communities adjacent to Harriman State Park and Hudson River wetlands (Suffern, Tuxedo border, Haverstraw, Stony Point) face particularly intense tick exposure. Multi-year tick control programs are strongly recommended for Rockland County properties with yard space.
Carpenter ants: Prevalent in older wood-frame homes throughout the county. Early spring carpenter ant swarms or activity around moisture-damaged wood warrant immediate professional inspection.
Wildlife: Raccoons, bats, and squirrels frequently enter Rockland County homes through attic vents, damaged soffits, and chimney openings. Wildlife exclusion is an important service for Rockland County homeowners.
Spotted lanternfly: Established in Rockland County and spreading. Treatment programs available for affected properties.
Mosquitoes: Properties near Hudson River marshes and wetland areas in Clarkstown, Orangetown, and Haverstraw face elevated mosquito pressure during warm months. Seasonal yard treatment programs significantly reduce adult mosquito populations.

Westchester and Rockland Communities We Serve

Westchester: Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains, Harrison, Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Pelham, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson, Pleasantville, Mount Pleasant, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Katonah, Armonk, Somers, Yorktown Heights, Cortlandt, Peekskill, and all surrounding communities.

Rockland: Suffern, Monsey, Chestnut Ridge, New City, Nanuet, Pearl River, Nyack, Haverstraw, Stony Point, Garnerville, Spring Valley, Clarkstown, Orangetown, Ramapo, and all surrounding communities.

Why Choose Control Exterminating?

Control Exterminating has served the greater NYC metropolitan area since 1973 — over 53 years of experience treating every pest found in Westchester and Rockland County. Our licensed NYS DEC technicians bring NYC-caliber professional pest management to suburban properties. Same-day service is available for urgent situations. Call us at (212) 696-4164 or book online for professional pest control throughout Westchester and Rockland County.