New York City has one of the densest rodent populations in the world. Aging infrastructure, restaurant-heavy blocks and continuous construction give rats and mice food, shelter and highways between buildings. Killing the rodents you can see is only half the job — without sealing how they get in, the next wave moves in within weeks.
Our rodent programme is built around exclusion: we inspect the building envelope for gaps around pipes, vents, foundation cracks, door sweeps and utility penetrations — rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter, mice through a dime. We seal those entry points, then knock down the active population with a combination of trapping and tamper-resistant baiting placed away from people and pets.
For restaurants, bodegas and multi-family buildings we also advise on sanitation and storage, because rodent pressure in NYC is relentless and a one-time knockdown won't hold without addressing what's drawing them in.
Signs you have a rodent control problem
- Droppings along walls, under sinks, or in cabinets and drawers
- Gnaw marks on food packaging, wiring, or baseboards
- Scratching or scurrying noises in walls or ceilings, especially at night
- A persistent musky, ammonia-like odour
- Greasy rub marks along baseboards and runways
Why Park Slope sees this
NYC's connected basements, shared trash areas and subway-adjacent blocks mean rodent control has to think about the whole building and the street, not just one apartment.
We help commercial clients stay ahead of NYC Department of Health inspections, where rodent evidence is a common violation.