Raccoons in the attic, rats in the walls, bed bugs, roaches, and everything in between. Family-owned pest and wildlife control for homes and businesses across all Five Boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester.
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Pick the closest sign and we will show you who it usually is and how we deal with them.
Most likely
We use live cage traps and one-way doors, and LTE cameras monitor every trap. Then we do exclusion: we seal the entry hole so raccoons cannot come back. Kits leave with their mother.
Could also be
Only an inspection can confirm it. That is the first thing we do.
Twelve of the usual suspects. We also handle skunks, opossums, bats, snakes, foxes, fleas, flies, powderpost beetles, silverfish, centipedes, stink bugs, pantry pests and dead animal removal.
Case 1 of 12 · Wildlife
Thumping in the ceiling at 3 a.m. usually means a raccoon. In spring, it is often a mother with kits.
How we handle it
We use live cage traps and one-way doors, and LTE cameras monitor every trap. Then we do exclusion: we seal the entry hole so raccoons cannot come back. Kits leave with their mother.
“Robert helped retrieve a raccoon who had entered my boat in the driveway under its winter tarp. What I thought was just one raccoon turned into a whole…”
Case 2 of 12 · Wildlife
Gray and flying squirrels chew gaps under the roofline, then move into the attic and walls.
How we handle it
Humane removal, with LTE cameras watching every trap, followed by exclusion so the next one cannot get back in.
“The team was great, they were very responsive and caught my squirrels quickly and efficiently. They covered the hole and thankfully I have no more squirrels.”
Case 3 of 12 · Rodents
Droppings by the stove, gnawed boxes, and noises in the walls at night.
How we handle it
Baiting, trapping, rodent exclusion, and maintenance plans for homes, buildings, and restaurants.
“Edwin came by for our apartment building’s monthly check. He gave suggestions for our mouse problem based on how our kitchen and food storage was set up.”
Case 4 of 12 · Insects
Small, itchy bites in a line and dark spots along the mattress seams.
How we handle it
Heat, freeze, and steam treatments that reach places sprays cannot.
Case 5 of 12 · Insects
German, American, Oriental, Brown-Banded, and Wood Roaches in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
How we handle it
Targeted treatment where they hide and breed, then a plan to keep them out.
Case 6 of 12 · Insects
Subterranean and Drywood Termites quietly eat a house from the inside.
How we handle it
We inspect to identify the termite and recommend the right treatment. For subterranean termites, we install Trelona ATBS termite bait stations around the building, plus above-ground stations right on live activity. Termites carry the bait back to the colony, and we monitor the stations to keep the house protected.
“Dealing with winged termites was stressful enough… Thankfully, Gus and his team were amazing! They were thorough, straightforward, and set clear…”
Case 7 of 12 · Insects
Your backyard should be for barbecues, not getting eaten alive.
How we handle it
Seasonal yard treatments, including natural options. Mosquito treatments start at $99.99.
Case 8 of 12 · Insects
Pavement, carpenter, and pharaoh ants march from the windowsill to the sugar.
How we handle it
We find and treat the colony, not just the trail you can see. Our year-round protection plan starts at $50.
Case 9 of 12 · Insects
Webs in every basement corner, plus the occasional surprise in the shower.
How we handle it
We treat the places they live, and the insects they come inside to eat.
Case 10 of 12 · Wildlife
Burrows under the deck and shed, plus a vegetable garden that is suddenly gone.
How we handle it
Live trapping, with LTE cameras watching every trap, then exclusion so they cannot dig back in. One customer had three groundhogs caught in the first week.
“First week he caught 3 ground hogs. Then I hired him for my vole problem. Excellent customer service and professionalism.”
Case 11 of 12 · Insects
A nest by the front door or inside the outdoor shower is not a do-it-yourself job.
How we handle it
We treat the nest and take it down, often the same evening or the next morning.
“We had a big yellow jacket infestation in our outdoor shower. Gus was immediately responsive and was able to fit us in his schedule that same evening.”
Case 12 of 12 · Wildlife
Pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows nesting in siding, vents, and ledges.
How we handle it
Where the law allows, we remove the nest, then use exclusion, including bird netting and spikes, to keep birds off the building. LTE cameras monitor every trap we set.
Same day or next day, in most cases. Before we start, we explain what we found and what we recommend. We use LTE cameras to watch our traps, and we keep you posted with photos until it is done.
We find out what it is and how it got in with a visual, thermal, and video inspection.
We trace the entry point: the chewed soffit, loose vent, or gap by the pipe. Then we explain the plan in plain words.
Humane traps and one-way doors for animals. Targeted treatment for insects.
We seal the entry points to keep wildlife from getting back in. This is called exclusion. Our exclusion work comes with a one-year warranty, and we also offer wildlife protection plans.
Residential and Commercial Pest and Wildlife control across all Five Boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester.
Ridgewood, Queens · photo Kidfly182, CC BY-SA 4.0Houses and apartments, from the attic to the backyard.
Glendale, Queens · photo Jim.henderson, CC0Restaurants, offices, warehouses, retail and apartment buildings.
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“The team was great, they were very responsive and caught my squirrels quickly and efficiently. They covered the hole and thankfully I have no more squirrels.”
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“Robert helped retrieve a raccoon who had entered my boat in the driveway under its winter tarp. What I thought was just one raccoon turned into a whole family. She had found her way into some tricky compartments with her four babies. Robert was able to quickly get to work and humanely remove her from within the hull.”
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“So fast, accommodating, and professional. I had a raccoon die under my deck that they removed. Had to takeoff a few floor boards, but left everything in order, clean and sanitized. Johnny did an amazing job!”
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“Dealing with winged termites was stressful enough… Thankfully, Gus and his team were amazing! They were thorough, straightforward, and set clear expectations from the start. Scheduling was easy and flexible.”
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“Gus, the owner, is truly passionate about his work. He is thorough and honest, and will share his expertise with you, so you understand everything he does, and why he does it.”
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“Robert trapped and rescued a momma raccoon and her 7 babies from my inaccessible attic. I can’t say enough about the service.”
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“First week he caught 3 ground hogs. Then I hired him for my vole problem. Excellent customer service and professionalism.”
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“We had a big yellow jacket infestation in our outdoor shower. Gus was immediately responsive and was able to fit us in his schedule that same evening.”
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“Robert came to the house and quickly captured the raccoon that was plaguing our home. If you end up with a persistent wildlife guest, 1-800-RACCOON is who to call!”
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“I found a baby raccoon and called 911, 311 and two vets in Astoria, but no one helped. This company was the only one that showed compassion for this little one.”
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“Edwin came by for our apartment building’s monthly check. He gave suggestions for our mouse problem based on how our kitchen and food storage was set up.”
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“They set cage traps to catch the coons. Gus kept me informed during the whole process, showing me pictures. Price was reasonable.”
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“We had a giant wasps nest right next to our front door. We reached out late last night and they came the very next morning.”
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“The tech Johnny is very talented and knows just how to bait and catch squirrels and raccoons. When I call them they show up almost immediately.”
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“Johnny did several forms of inspection, visual, thermal, video, to determine that my problem was no longer an issue. Gus’ staff explained everything clearly and was on time.”
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“Their technicians are professional, punctual, and thorough during each visit to our office. Highly recommended for commercial pest control.”
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“Awesome fast service. Reached out to Gus and received immediate attention. Genuine nice guy who cares about the customer.”
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Based in Astoria, Queens, we work across New York City, Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island, and Westchester.
Towns and neighborhoods we visit often
Astoria · Long Island City · Sunnyside · Woodside · Jamaica · Hollis · Kew Gardens · Bayside · Hempstead · North Hempstead · Glen Cove · Long Beach · Oyster Bay · Muttontown · Babylon · Huntington · Islip · Oakdale · Smithtown · Brookhaven · Riverhead · Southold · Southampton · East Hampton · Shelter Island
1-800-Raccoon is run by Gustavo “Gus” Hernandez out of Astoria. The company was built on a simple promise: protect the places where families live, work, and gather, and treat every home and business like our own.
That means we show up on time, talk straight, and put safety first, whether it is a mother raccoon and her kits in the attic or a monthly restaurant check.
Tell us what you’re hearing or seeing, and where. We usually come the same day or the next.
1-800-RACCOON(800) 722-266632-07 Astoria Blvd N, Astoria, NY 11102 · info@1800Raccoon.com
Yes. We use live cage traps and one-way doors, and LTE cameras help us monitor the traps. When there are kits, we get them out together with their mother, then seal the opening.
Usually the same day or the next day. Monday through Thursday, the phone is answered around the clock.
Yes. We work with restaurants, offices, warehouses, retail, and apartment buildings, including after-hours visits for restaurants and bars.
All Five Boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, and Westchester. We are based in Astoria, Queens, and a Suffolk location is opening soon.
