Queens is New York City's largest borough by area and home to some of its most architecturally diverse housing — attached row houses in Woodhaven and Richmond Hill, high-rise apartment buildings in Long Island City and Flushing, garden apartments in Forest Hills, and single-family homes in Bayside and Fresh Meadows. That variety means pest pressures vary significantly by neighborhood. Attached homes share walls, and cockroaches and mice travel freely between units. High-rise buildings concentrate pests along shared plumbing stacks. Control Exterminating has served Queens residents and property owners since 1973 — we know the borough's building types and pest species inside and out.
German cockroaches are the most reported pest complaint in Queens multi-family buildings, particularly in Flushing, Jackson Heights, Corona, Jamaica, and Elmhurst. Bed bugs are a persistent issue in Queens rental housing, spreading rapidly between apartment units through wall outlets, pipe penetrations, and shared infrastructure. Rodents — mice and rats — are common throughout Queens attached homes and apartment buildings, entering through gaps in foundations, utility penetrations, and exterior walls. Carpenter ants are active in Queens neighborhoods with mature street trees, nesting in moist or damaged structural wood around windows and wall voids.
Queens landlords and property managers have legal obligations under the NYC Housing Code to maintain pest-free dwellings. Tenant pest complaints can be filed with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which issues violations for non-compliant landlords. DOH rat violations on Queens properties require documented remediation and reinspection within tight timeframes. We work with Queens property managers, building supers, and landlords to deliver building-wide programs that maintain compliance, protect tenants, and prevent recurrence. Call (212) 696-4164 for same-day service anywhere in Queens.
Common Pests in Queens
Cockroaches
German cockroaches spread through Queens multi-family buildings via shared plumbing voids. Building-coordinated baiting with IGR breaks the cycle for lasting control.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are prevalent in Queens rental housing. We provide heat and chemical treatments for apartments, attached homes, and buildings of all sizes.
Rodents
Mice and rats enter Queens attached homes and apartment buildings through gaps as small as a dime. Exclusion plus bait station programs eliminate infestations.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants nest in moist wood throughout Queens — around windows, in wall voids, and in structural lumber near mature street trees.
Termites
Eastern subterranean termites are active in older attached homes throughout Queens. Annual inspections and liquid treatments protect your investment.
Pest Control Services in Queens
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 Queens
Frequently Asked Questions: Pest Control in Queens
What are the most common pests in Queens apartments?
German cockroaches, bed bugs, and mice are the top pest complaints in Queens multi-family housing. In attached homes, shared walls mean pests can migrate between units. Building-coordinated treatment programs are significantly more effective than single-unit treatment.
How do I handle a cockroach infestation in my Queens apartment building?
Effective German cockroach control in Queens apartment buildings requires coordinated treatment across affected units. Cockroaches travel through shared plumbing voids and wall penetrations. Control Exterminating works with property managers and building supers throughout Queens to deliver building-wide baiting programs.
What should I do about a DOH rat violation on my Queens property?
DOH rat violations require remediation and reinspection within a tight timeframe. Control Exterminating provides emergency rat violation response in Queens — same-day inspection, rodent control, exclusion work, and documentation. Call (212) 696-4164.
Are there termites in Queens?
Yes. Eastern subterranean termites are active throughout Queens, particularly in older attached homes with aging wood and moisture issues. Annual termite inspections are recommended for any Queens homeowner.
How fast can I get an exterminator in Queens?
Control Exterminating offers same-day service throughout Queens for most pest situations. Call (212) 696-4164 for availability.