Bed bugs are one of the most stubborn pests in New York City, and they spread fast through the shared walls, hallways and laundry rooms of apartment buildings and brownstones. A single fertilised female can start a new infestation, which is why DIY sprays almost always fail — they scatter bugs into wall voids and adjacent units instead of killing the population.
Our bed bug programme starts with a full inspection (visual and, where needed, canine detection) to map every harbourage point: mattress seams, box springs, headboards, baseboards, outlets and furniture joints. We then treat with a combination of residual products and, for heavy infestations, whole-room heat that raises the space above the lethal threshold for eggs and adults alike.
Because New York law requires landlords to disclose a building's bed bug history, getting documented, professional treatment matters for tenants and owners. We provide clear documentation of the work performed and a return inspection to confirm the infestation is gone.
Signs you have a bed bug control problem
- Itchy bites in a line or cluster, often on arms, shoulders or legs after sleeping
- Small rust-coloured or dark spots on sheets, mattress seams or the headboard
- Tiny pale eggs or translucent shed skins along seams and crevices
- A faint, sweet, musty odour in heavily infested rooms
- Live bugs (apple-seed sized, flat, reddish-brown) in mattress seams or behind the headboard
Why Washington Heights sees this
Pre-war buildings and brownstones have deep baseboard gaps and shared voids that let bed bugs travel between units — we treat with the whole building in mind, not just one room.
We provide documentation that satisfies NYC landlord disclosure obligations and co-op/condo board requirements.