Empire Pest Control

Types of commercial clients

Examples of commercial and institutional settings served include:

• Office and retail spaces
• Food preparation and food service operations
• Industrial and warehouse facilities
• Construction sites
• Railroads and transportation hubs
• Public facilities and transit locations
• Multi‑dwelling residential buildings and complexes

Past and ongoing work has included projects with agencies such as the MTA and Port Authority, including major facilities like Grand Central Terminal, Coney Island Stillwell Terminal, Times Square Subway Station, heliports, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and other large‑scale sites.

Commercial pest issues handled

Empire Pest Control can address many types of pests that affect businesses, including:

• Roaches and water bugs
• Mice and rats
• Flies and other flying insects
• Ants
• Bed bugs
• Termites and other wood‑destroying insects
• Birds such as pigeons
• Nuisance wildlife where they affect commercial facilities

Service approach for businesses

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is used to provide effective control while minimizing pesticide use and supporting long‑term prevention.
• The company understands that pest issues can affect a business's reputation, safety and inventory, and works to eliminate problems quickly and keep pests from returning.
• Services can be tailored to the needs of different industries and facility types.

Safety and compliance

• Commercial work is performed by trained, certified pest control professionals.
• Empire Pest Control stays current with relevant regulations, techniques and best practices in the pest control industry.

General pest control

Empire Pest Control treats a wide range of common and less common pests, including:

• Ants (including common household ants and carpenter ants)
• Roaches and water bugs (American, Oriental, German and Brown Banded roaches)
• Spiders
• Flies and other flying insects
• Mosquitoes (primarily in commercial, industrial or construction settings, and in residential settings where conditions allow safe treatment)

Bed bug services

• Inspection and treatment for bed bug infestations in homes and businesses.
• Treatments focus on thoroughly treating cracks, crevices and affected areas once preparation steps are completed by the customer.
• Empire Pest Control can also advise on preparation steps and prevention to reduce the chance of re‑infestation.
• Bed bug dog inspections and sealing‑up services are available; customers can call to ask about these options.

Termite inspection and control

• Termite inspections are performed by trained inspectors who look for signs of termite colonies, especially around the foundation and structural elements.
• Termites typically attack wood from the inside out and can enter through very small cracks; early detection is emphasized.
• Empire Pest Control provides termite control treatments and explains what must be done and why before work proceeds.
• Termite work is warranted; details can be confirmed directly with the company.

Rodent control

• Inspection and control of mice and rats, including locating entry points and harborage.
• Locked rodent bait stations are used so that only rodents can access bait.

Bird and wildlife services

Where permitted and appropriate, Empire Pest Control offers humane bird and wildlife control, including:

• Pigeons
• Squirrels
• Raccoons
• Bats
• Certain other nuisance wildlife and birds

Methods focus on inspection, safe trapping or removal where appropriate, and working with property owners or contractors to close entry points and help prevent recurrence.

Other specialty services

• Sealing services to help close gaps and entries used by pests (for example, in conjunction with squirrel control or rodent work).
• Advice on environmental conditions that may be supporting pests, such as harborage areas, food sources and water sources.

Overview

Empire Pest Control provides pest inspection and control services for homes and apartments throughout New York City and surrounding areas. Services are designed to keep your family safe, protect your property and prevent pests from becoming established.

Typical residential pest issues

Empire Pest Control can help with many common residential pests, including:

• Ants and other household insects
• Roaches (including water bugs, American, Oriental, German and Brown Banded roaches)
• Bed bugs
• Termites
• Mice and rats
• Mosquitoes, fleas and ticks
• Spiders
• Flies and other flying insects
• Birds and nuisance wildlife where they affect a residence

Approach to home pest control

• Each pest problem is treated as unique and is evaluated before treatment.
• The company uses Biology Based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to provide effective, longer‑lasting solutions while minimizing pesticide use.
• Technicians stay current with the latest pest control technologies, laws and techniques through ongoing training.

Safety for families and pets

• Empire Pest Control offers pest control options that are safe for families and pets when used as directed.
• Environmentally conscious products and green pest control options are available.
• For rodent control, locked rodent bait stations are used so that only mice or rats can access the bait, helping to keep children and pets away from it.

Prevention and ongoing service

• In addition to treating active infestations, Empire Pest Control offers pest prevention services to help control and prevent pest problems before they start.
• The team can advise homeowners and renters on steps to reduce harborage areas, entry points and food sources that support pests.

Hours of operation

• Monday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Service areas

Empire Pest Control serves residential and commercial customers in:

• Brooklyn
• Manhattan / New York City
• Queens
• Bronx
• Staten Island
• Nassau County
• Lower Westchester

How to contact

• Call for immediate service, to speak with a representative, or to make an appointment.
• Free telephone consultation is available.
• Customers can also submit an online contact form on the website to request a free pest inspection or service.

What is IPM and Biology Based IPM?

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach that focuses on removing pest harborage, entry points and food sources wherever practical, and using pesticides in a targeted way when needed.
• Biology Based Integrated Pest Management applies IPM principles using detailed knowledge of each pest's instincts and capabilities (for example, how mice travel or where roaches hide) to use less pesticide more effectively.

Is pest control safe around my family and pets?

• Empire Pest Control states that it cares about the well‑being of household members and uses environmentally safe products.
• Family‑ and pet‑friendly solutions are available when used as directed.
• For rodent control, locked bait stations are used so only rodents can reach the bait.

How are common pests treated?

Roaches and water bugs

• Treatment depends on the species (American/Oriental vs. German/Brown Banded).
• Methods can include residual sprays and baits, especially along baseboards, near radiators and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms.

Ants

• Treatment involves identifying trails, food sources and access points.
• Common ants are typically treated with sprays and strategically placed baits. Carpenter ants and other structural ants require inspection for nests, trails, damage and entries, followed by a tailored treatment plan.

Bed bugs

• Once bed bugs and activity areas are identified, customers are given preparation instructions.
• The PCO then thoroughly treats cracks, crevices and affected areas with appropriate products.

Termites

• Termite control is handled by experienced specialists.
• Inspectors look for evidence of termites and conditions that allow them to enter structures.
• Treatment plans are explained in detail before work begins, and termite work is warranted; specific terms should be confirmed directly with Empire Pest Control.

Spiders and flies

• For spiders, treatment focuses on hiding places and removal of webs, along with addressing any underlying insect problems that serve as their food source.
• For flies and other flying insects, identifying and addressing breeding areas is essential; different species have different preferred breeding sites.

Birds and wildlife (such as pigeons and squirrels)

• Empire Pest Control can develop plans to manage certain bird and wildlife problems, emphasizing safety and humane practices.
• Work typically includes inspection, control measures such as trapping where appropriate, and coordination on closing entry points.

Experience and history

• Empire Pest Control was founded in 1963 as a family‑run neighborhood business in Brooklyn and remains family owned.
• The company has grown to handle both neighborhood work and large‑scale projects while maintaining its local roots in Carroll Gardens.

Safety and product choices

• Empire Pest Control emphasizes methods and products that are safe when used as directed.
• Environmentally conscious and green pest control options are available.
• For rodents, locked bait stations are used so only the target pests can access bait.
• Customers are advised on preparation steps and conditions that help treatments work effectively.

Training and expertise

• Technicians attend regular training and industry conferences to stay current with new products, laws and techniques.
• The company has decades of experience handling both common and complex pest situations in residential and commercial settings.

Sustainability initiatives

• Empire Pest Control operates its business using primarily renewable solar energy via rooftop solar panels.
• The company views sustainability as part of its daily operations and is committed to eco‑conscious choices that benefit clients and the environment.

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