Ants
Ants are New York’s most unwelcome house guests. Click here to find out how we can solve your ant problem using the low toxic, eco-friendly methods.
Flies
Flies come in all shapes and sizes. To get rid of them, call in the professionals at Ecology Exterminating Service.
Birds
We are NYC's #1 Humane bird removal & prevention company serving in all boroughs.
Roaches
From German Cockroaches, Oriental Cockroaches or American Cockroaches, Ecology Exterminating Service is a world-class experts in eco-friendly roach removal for both residential and commerical properties. Call now and ask about our Guaranteed Roach Proofing Service.
Bed Bugs
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Termites
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Bees & Wasps
Spring, summer and fall, bees and wasps are a common problem in New York City. Find out how to get rid of them quickly and safely.
Fleas & Ticks
Fleas and ticks are small, but they cause big problems for NYC homeowners. Ecology Exterminating Service is New York’s eco-friendly flea and tick removal expert!
Rats & Mice
NYC rats & mice are like their hosts: smart and tough. Here's how to spot them, outsmart them, and keep them out of your home or business.
Moths & Beetles
Moths and beetles can damage your valuable clothing and linens. And they can spoil foods in your kitchen.
Pest Control in Morningside Heights/West Harlem
Manhattanville, which has a rich and long history and is the location of Grant's Tomb, is undergoing development that includes the expansion of various universities, including Columbia. The revitalized area includes the beautiful West Harlem Piers Waterfront and the development and expansion of various performance venues. Over 60% of the homes are rated good to excellent in an area in which close-knit neighborhoods thrive.
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 Morningside Heights/West Harlem
The personal use of pesticides in the home is at 43.4%, while overall in NYC it's at 33.8%. The high use of pesticides mirrors the rate of encounters in homes with cockroaches, which can be found in 38.2% of the residences. Rats and mice are seen on a regular basis in approximately 27% of the homes. Bed bugs are at rates of over 9%, one of the highest in New York City.
The #1 Exterminator for Morningside Heights/West Harlem
Since 1973, the certified exterminators of Ecology Exterminating have been working with the residents of Manhattanville to control and eliminate your problems with pests. We can analyze and help you control and eliminate bed bugs, cockroaches, rats and any other pest. We accept all major credit cards. Call us today
We offer same-week appointments for most Astoria addresses, with priority scheduling for active infestations.
Yes. We use eco-friendly, low-toxicity treatments designed to be safe for homes with children and pets while still eliminating the problem.
Yes. If pests come back after treatment, we return and re-treat at no extra cost.
Yes. Most of Astoria is three-to-five story apartment buildings, and that's a core part of what we handle, for both individual renters and property managers.
Yes. We offer recurring service programs for restaurants, retail, medical offices, and multi-unit residential buildings, built around NYC health code compliance.
Astoria's dense multi-unit housing means roaches can travel between units through shared walls and pipes. That's why sightings run well above the Queens average.
We identify the pest, the entry points, and the severity of the problem, then build a treatment plan specific to your property, not a generic spray.
Yes. We also serve Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, and the rest of Western Queens.
Call us. Re-treatment is included in our guarantee at no extra cost.