March 12, 2025

Rats Have Taken Over New York City: 5 Simple Steps Every Homeowner Can Take to Fight Back

New York City has always been a bustling metropolis, but in recent years, it’s earned a less flattering reputation: the rat capital of the world. From subway tunnels to backyards, rats have infiltrated every corner of the Big Apple, with their population booming thanks to abundant food sources, mild winters, and urban sprawl. For homeowners, this isn’t just a citywide problem—it’s a personal one. Rats aren’t content to stay in the streets; they’re sneaking into properties, gnawing through walls, contaminating food, and spreading disease. As professional exterminators, we’ve seen firsthand how relentless these rodents can be. But the good news? […]
August 7, 2017

New York City’s Increasing Rat Population

Ever since hurricane sandy hit the East coast , New York City has noticed a great rise in the rodent population. Some experts blame the poor sanitation conditions following hurricane sandy for the increase. The more logical other side of this viewpoint is that the flood associated with hurricane sandy flooded many rodents out of their habitats. The areas noticing this spike is Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn and New Dorp section of Staten Island. Most recently you may have heard a new technique of pest control being tried out in NYC subway system. The MTA is begging a pilot program with a Arizona based company named […]
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