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
It's not your fault! Bed bugs are not a sign of uncleanliness. Click here to get rid of bed bugs today.
Termites
Ecology Exterminating Service is an expert at termite extermination for both NYC residential and commercial properties. Call today and ask about our Guaranteed Termite Extermination Service.
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 Upper East Side
The Upper East Side, which spans between the East River and Fifth Avenue/Central Park and bordered on the South by 59th Street and north by 96th Street, includes numerous diplomatic missions, world-class museums and various colleges and universities. Homes in this part of the city have one of the lowest incidents of structural problems, with 95% being rated good to excellent.
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 Upper East Side
As you'd expect, there is a low incidence rates for all pests, including rats and mice, cockroaches and bedbugs. On average about 26% of Manhattan's residents have cockroaches in their homes, while the rate in the Upper East Side is less than 10%. The occurrence of rodents, which is 10.2%, is approximately half the average of Manhattan. In the Upper East Side, the personal use of pesticides is 15.4%, which is well below the Manhattan average.
The #1 Exterminator for Upper East Side
Ecology Exterminating has been working with the residents of the Upper East Side since 1973, discretely and privately eliminating embarrassing pest problems wearing plain uniforms and driving unmarked vans. Call us today. We take all major credit cards and are waiting to serve you. We're local and we care about you and your family!
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.