Brooklyn's 2.7 million residents live in one of New York's most architecturally diverse boroughs — from Crown Heights brownstones to Flatbush row houses to Williamsburg lofts. Shared walls are the defining pest challenge in Brooklyn. When cockroaches or mice move into a row house or brownstone, they travel through shared wall voids to neighboring units with ease. Control Exterminating has served Brooklyn since 1973, treating the borough's unique building stock with methods designed for connected, multi-unit structures.
German cockroaches are the most common pest complaint in Brooklyn apartments, particularly in Flatbush, East New York, Bushwick, and Brownsville. Bed bugs are a significant issue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and other high-density rental neighborhoods. Brooklyn's older wood-frame homes also face serious termite pressure — eastern subterranean termites are active throughout the borough, particularly in properties with wood in ground contact or moisture problems. Carpenter ants are common in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and other neighborhoods with mature street trees and aging wood-frame buildings.
Our Brooklyn exterminators carry the full range of treatments needed for the borough's diverse pest challenges: targeted cockroach gel baiting, heat and chemical bed bug treatments, liquid termiticide soil barriers, and comprehensive exclusion work for rodent problems. We cover all Brooklyn neighborhoods — Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach, Williamsburg to Canarsie, DUMBO to Sheepshead Bay. Same-day and next-day appointments are available across the borough. Call (212) 696-4164 to schedule.
Common Pests in Brooklyn
Cockroaches
German cockroaches spread rapidly through shared walls in Brooklyn row houses. Building-coordinated baiting programs break the cycle for good.
Bed Bugs
Heat and chemical bed bug treatments for Brooklyn apartments, brownstones, and single-family homes. We work with landlords and tenants through every step.
Termites
Eastern subterranean termites are active throughout Brooklyn. We provide inspections, reports, and liquid barrier treatments for homes of all ages.
Rodents
Mice and rats are common in Brooklyn brownstones and row houses. Exclusion combined with baiting eliminates populations and prevents re-entry.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants nest in moist or damaged wood in Brooklyn's aging housing stock. Spring is peak season — early treatment prevents structural damage.
Pest Control Services in Brooklyn
Bed Bug Exterminator
Cockroach Control
Water Bug Control
Rodent Control
Ant Exterminator
Termite Control
Fly Control
Flea & Tick Control
Spider Control
Mosquito Control
Serving Communities in Brooklyn
Frequently Asked Questions: Pest Control in Brooklyn
What pests are most common in Brooklyn homes?
Brooklyn brownstones and row houses commonly experience German cockroaches, bed bugs, mice, and carpenter ants. Older wood-frame construction provides ideal entry points and harborage.
Do Brooklyn row houses have more pest problems?
Shared walls in row houses and brownstones mean pests can migrate between properties. Cockroaches and rodents routinely travel through shared wall voids, requiring building-coordinated treatment.
Is there a lot of termite activity in Brooklyn?
Eastern subterranean termites are present throughout Brooklyn, particularly in older wood-frame homes. Properties with significant wood in ground contact or moisture issues are at higher risk.
How do I get same-day pest control in Brooklyn?
Control Exterminating serves all Brooklyn neighborhoods with same-day service available for urgent situations. Call (212) 696-4164.