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Pest Control in Bedford Park/Norwood/University Heights
The Norwood section of The Bronx is home to about 40,000 people as well as the world famous Montefiore Medical Center, the largest landowner and employer of the neighborhood. It borders Van Cortlandt Park and Woodlawn Cemetery to the north, the Bronx River to the east, and Mosholu Parkway to the south and west. Norwood's main commercial arteries are Gun Hill Road, Jerome Avenue, Webster Avenue, and Bainbridge Avenue.
Pest Control for Every Astoria Property
Residential: Homeowners & Renters
Astoria is mostly three-to-five story apartment buildings, which means pests move fast between units if they're not handled at the source. We work directly with homeowners and renters — no landlord approval required to get a quote or ask questions.Single-unit and full-building treatmentRenter-friendly scheduling (evenings/weekends available)Treatment plans that account for shared walls and common areas, not just your unit
Commercial: Businesses & Property Managers
Restaurants, retail spaces, medical offices, and multi-unit residential buildings face pest pressure a one-time treatment won't solve.Recurring service programs, not one-off visitsNYC health code compliance support — documentation ready for inspectionsDiscreet scheduling for customer-facing businesses (before/after hours available)Volume pricing for property managers with multiple buildings
Why Astoria Sees So Many Pest Problems
Astoria's pest pressure isn't random. It's tied to specific local conditions:
Dense, multi-unit housing. Most of Astoria consists of three-to-five story apartment buildings where pests travel easily between units through shared walls, pipes, and vents.
Older building stock. Older construction in Old Astoria and Astoria Heights means more gaps, cracks, and aging infrastructure, creating easy entry points for roaches and rodents.
Nearby construction activity. Ongoing development near the Long Island City border regularly displaces rodents into neighboring residential blocks.
Waterfront exposure. Buildings along the East River and Ditmars-Steinway corridor see more bird activity due to proximity to the water.
Shared laundry and common areas. Bed bugs and moths spread more easily in buildings with shared laundry rooms and storage.
Pest Facts about Bedford Park/Norwood/University Heights
Although most people know this area by the name Norwood, it is also known by some old timers as "Bainbridge" and even Valentine Hill or Brendan Hill.
The #1 Exterminator for Bedford Park/Norwood/University Heights
For close to 40 years, Ecology Exterminating has been providing pest elimination services to the people of Norwood and most of The Bronx. Please contact us today. We have friendly, knowledgeable technicians ready to serve you and Ecology Exterminating takes all major credit cards.
Even if you have only a slight visible pest problem, there is a good chance that there are more pests lurking in and around your home. Treating a pest problem early helps to ensure that your problem doesn’t escalate into an emergency.
We stand behind all of our work. If problems reoccur within a short amount of time we will return to your home free of cost.
The length of time depends upon the type of pest and the action taken. Some procedures do not require the residents to leave their home, while others require you to leave for up to 4 hours.
Residents are only required to be present for interior pest control services.
Our technicians serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the five boroughs.