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Bed Bug Exterminator โ NYC & Long Island
Bed bugs spread fast. Jet's licensed technicians cover all of NYC and Long Island with thorough, effective treatment.
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Bed Bugs in Brooklyn, Queens & Nassau County
Bed bugs are endemic to the New York City metro area. Brooklyn and Queens โ with their dense multi-unit apartment buildings, brownstones, and busy short-term rental activity โ are among the most affected boroughs in the state. NYC Local Law 69 requires landlords to provide annual written disclosure of bed bug infestation history to all new tenants, a reflection of how widespread the problem has become across all five boroughs and into Nassau County.
A single pregnant bed bug can establish a full infestation within 6โ8 weeks. In multi-unit buildings common throughout Brooklyn and Queens, infestations spread easily between units through shared wall voids, electrical conduit, and communal laundry rooms. In Nassau County, single-family homes and older multi-family housing near the Queens border are frequently affected, particularly in communities with higher rental turnover.
How We Treat Bed Bugs in Brooklyn, Queens & Nassau County
- Heat treatment (120ยฐF+) โ Raises the entire room to lethal temperature in a single visit, killing all life stages including eggs. No clothing prep required; most clients return same day.
- Chemical treatment โ EPA-registered residual applications over 2โ3 visits targeting harborage areas (mattress seams, bed frames, baseboards, outlet covers).
- Mattress and box spring encasements โ Installed as part of treatment to trap any remaining bed bugs and eliminate future harborage sites.
- Follow-up inspection โ Scheduled 2 weeks after initial treatment to confirm complete elimination and address any missed harborage points.
Choose Your Region
Brooklyn
Serving all 30 Brooklyn neighborhoods โ brownstones to high-rises.
- ๐ Williamsburg
- ๐ Park Slope
- ๐ Bay Ridge
- ๐ Bushwick
- ๐ Crown Heights
- ๐ Flatbush
Queens
Full Queens coverage โ Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica & all 33 communities.
- ๐ Astoria
- ๐ Flushing
- ๐ Jamaica
- ๐ Forest Hills
- ๐ Jackson Heights
- ๐ Howard Beach
Manhattan
All 32 Manhattan neighborhoods โ Midtown to Harlem.
- ๐ Midtown
- ๐ Upper East Side
- ๐ Harlem
- ๐ Greenwich Village
- ๐ Tribeca
- ๐ Chelsea
Nassau County
Covering all 70 Nassau communities โ Garden City to Long Beach.
- ๐ Garden City
- ๐ Hempstead
- ๐ Levittown
- ๐ Freeport
- ๐ Massapequa
- ๐ Great Neck
Suffolk County
Serving 101 Suffolk communities โ Huntington to Montauk.
- ๐ Huntington
- ๐ Babylon
- ๐ Smithtown
- ๐ Islip
- ๐ Brookhaven
- ๐ Patchogue
Bed Bugs in Brooklyn, Queens & Nassau County โ FAQ
How do bed bugs spread in NYC and Brooklyn apartment buildings?
Bed bugs spread through shared wall voids, electrical conduit, plumbing chases, and communal laundry facilities โ all common in Brooklyn and Queens multi-unit buildings. Because spray treatments only kill foragers without reaching the source colony, a thorough approach targeting harborage areas is essential. In dense apartment buildings, coordinated treatment across multiple units is often necessary to prevent re-infestation.
What is the difference between heat treatment and chemical treatment for bed bugs?
Heat treatment raises the entire room to 120ยฐF or above, killing all bed bug life stages โ eggs, nymphs, and adults โ in a single visit. Clothing prep is minimal and most clients return the same evening. Chemical treatment uses EPA-registered residuals applied over 2โ3 visits; it requires more prep but may be preferable in certain situations. Our licensed technicians evaluate each home before recommending an approach.
Do I need to prepare my apartment before bed bug treatment?
Yes โ preparation significantly affects results. Before treatment, we ask clients to bag and heat-dry clothing and bedding, reduce clutter from floors and under the bed, and clear access to walls and baseboards. We provide a complete written prep checklist when you book. Heat treatment has a shorter prep list than chemical treatment.
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