Cockroach Pest Activity in New York: What Property Managers Need to Know
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Established 1983
We Treat Every Job as a Building Problem, Not a Pest Problem.
Graduate Pest Control has served NYC and Long Island since 1983 — two generations of structural exclusion, K9 detection, and science-based IPM for homes, co-ops, restaurants, and food facilities.
If you want someone to spray and leave, we are not the right fit. If you want it handled the way we would expect it done in our own home — that is what we do.
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Why Choose Us
40 years of structural exclusion, K9 detection, and IPM — trusted by NYC co-ops, restaurants, and Long Island's most discerning homeowners. The first client from 1983 is still a client today.
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K9 Detection & Abatement
Certified handler-dog teams locate concealed bed bug and rodent activity within wall voids and structural cavities that visual inspection misses.
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Structural Exclusion
We permanently seal entry points using galvanized metal mesh and mortar. No foam. No shortcuts. The building envelope is treated as a system, not a single obvious opening.
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Thermal Imaging
Thermal cameras identify hidden pest activity and moisture conditions within walls and subfloor systems before visible damage occurs.
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Science-Based IPM Since 1983
Founded by an entomologist, led by his son. Every protocol is grounded in pest biology, behavioral tracking, and structural assessment — not recurring chemical applications.
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Food Facility & Commercial
SQF, HACCP, and PCQI-certified programs for restaurants, food manufacturers, co-op boards, and property managers. Documentation-grade reporting built in.
Our Services
Comprehensive pest management solutions for every situation.
Ant Control
Ant activity is often a structural signal — colonies exploit moisture damage, wood decay, and fou...
Bed Bug Treatment
Bed bug activity requires precise identification before any treatment begins. Our specialists use...
Cockroach Control
Cockroach activity in NYC properties is driven by harborage conditions — pipe chases, wall voids,...
K9 Detection & Abatement
Scent-detection K9 teams provide the most precise method available for locating concealed pest ac...
Mosquito Management
Effective mosquito management addresses breeding sources, not just adult populations. Our IPM app...
Rodent Control
Rodent activity in NYC and Long Island properties is rarely a surface-level problem. Our speciali...
Structural Exclusion
Every pest access problem is a building problem. Structural exclusion identifies and permanently ...
Termite Control
Termite activity in older NYC and Long Island structures often goes undetected until structural d...
Wasp & Hornet Removal
Stinging insect colonies present distinct risks based on species, nest location, and colony size....
Wildlife Management
Wildlife entry into structures — raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and birds — is always a structura...
Our Process
A proven four-step approach grounded in building science and pest biology.
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Inspect
Full structural assessment — opening wall voids, pipe chases, and appliance cavities. We read behavioral evidence: grease marks, travel patterns, pressure points. K9 teams and thermal imaging where activity is suspected but not yet visible.
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Identify
Proper identification before any treatment. Species, colony location, entry points, structural conditions sustaining the problem. If you misidentify the pest, you treat the wrong problem.
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Correct
Targeted treatment and permanent structural exclusion. Entry points sealed with galvanized metal and mortar. Habitat modification, source reduction, and building envelope correction — not repeated chemical application.
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Monitor
Ongoing monitoring confirms resolution and catches new pressure before it becomes a problem. Data collected at the property and neighborhood level over time.
Service Areas
Serving NYC and Long Island communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unmarked vehicles, specialists in plain attire, no signage on your property. Complete confidentiality is standard with every service visit.
A science-based approach targeting root causes, not just symptoms. IPM combines inspection, monitoring, exclusion, and targeted treatment to reduce chemical use significantly while delivering lasting results.
Same-day inspections are available for urgent situations. Standard appointments are typically scheduled within 24-48 hours.
Yes. We specialize in food service facilities, co-op buildings, and commercial properties throughout the NYC and Long Island region.
All protocols use EPA-registered products applied by certified specialists. We follow strict safety protocols for sensitive environments including homes with children, pets, and elderly residents.