Pantry Pest Control in NYC

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Why New York Exterminating

We’re built to solve your pest problem, not to lock you into a monthly contract. We don’t require monthly spray contracts or forced annual agreements, the same technician handles your property on every visit, and we never blame your housekeeping. Every job is ACE-led (Jorge Bedoya, Associate Certified Entomologist, NYSDEC #15140), bilingual in English and Spanish, and we serve all five boroughs plus Nassau and Westchester — with a callback rate under 1%.

Pantry Pest Control in NYC

Little moths flickering out of the cabinet, or worms and beetles in the flour, are not a sign of a dirty kitchen — they almost always rode in inside a sealed package and hatched on your shelf. New York Exterminating clears pantry pests from NYC homes and apartments and shows you how to keep them out for good. The work is led by an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) trained on the full range of stored-food pests and licensed in food-establishment pest control — so we identify the exact species and target the source, not just spray a cabinet.

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Pantry moths or clothes moths? Kitchen or closet?

This is the most common mix-up, and it sends people treating the wrong room. Pantry moths — chiefly the Indianmeal moth — fly around the kitchen and cabinets, and the larvae live inside food: flour, cereal, grains, nuts, dried fruit, pet food, and birdseed. Clothes moths stay in closets and drawers and feed on wool, cashmere, and silk, never food. If the moths are near the pantry and stove, you have pantry pests; if they are in the closet eating sweaters, that is a textile-pest problem. The other pantry culprits are beetles and weevils — sawtoothed grain beetles and rice or granary weevils — which leave live insects in the product instead of webbing. We confirm the species first, because the source and the fix depend on it.

Moths or beetles in your pantry? We find the infested source.

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We find the source package — that is the whole job

A pantry infestation always traces back to one or more contaminated items, and clearing it means finding them. Indianmeal moth larvae web product into clumps and leave fine silk; weevils and beetles leave a dusty, crawling residue. The source is frequently a forgotten bag at the back of a cabinet — old flour, cornmeal, spices, rice, pet food, or birdseed. We locate and isolate the infested goods, identify everything they spread to, and treat the harborage where larvae crawl off to pupate: cabinet seams, hinges, shelf edges, and ceiling corners that a simple wipe-down never reaches.

Pantry pests in NYC apartments

City kitchens add a wrinkle: in multi-unit buildings, co-ops, and apartments, pantry pests can travel along shared cabinetry runs, wall voids, and plumbing chases, and a shared bulk purchase or a neighbor’s untreated unit can reintroduce them after you have cleaned yours. Small NYC kitchens also concentrate dry goods in tight cabinets where one infested package quickly reaches the rest. We treat your unit thoroughly and determine whether the pressure is coming from a shared source — the piece a DIY cabinet cleanout always misses.

Our process

1. Identify. We confirm the species (moth vs. beetle vs. weevil) and rule out a closet/textile mix-up.

2. Source removal. We find and isolate the infested packages and anything they contaminated.

3. Harborage treatment. We treat the cabinet seams, cracks, and pupation sites the food check misses.

4. Prevention. Airtight-storage and receiving guidance so a future package does not restart the cycle.

Related services: Clothes Moth & Textile Pests, Commercial Stored-Product Pest Control, and Pest Identification.


Quick answers

Is the inspection free?

Yes — we identify the pest, find the source, and quote before any treatment.

Are treatments safe to use in a kitchen?

Yes. We rely on source removal, harborage treatment, and precise product placement — not broadcast spraying over food-contact surfaces.

Can you treat a co-op or rental?

Yes — we service apartments, co-ops, condos, and houses, and can identify whether a shared building source is involved.


Pantry Pest FAQs

Are the moths in my kitchen pantry moths or clothes moths?

Location is the giveaway. Pantry moths (Indianmeal moths) fly around the kitchen and cabinets and their larvae are inside food — flour, cereal, grains, nuts, dried fruit, pet food, birdseed. Clothes moths stay in closets and drawers and feed on wool, cashmere, and silk, not food. If the moths are near the stove and pantry, they are pantry pests; if they are in the closet eating sweaters, that is a textile problem. We confirm which and treat accordingly.

How do I find which package the infestation is in?

Open and check the dry goods, including the ones you would never suspect. Indianmeal moth larvae web product together and leave fine silk; weevils and beetles leave live insects and a dusty, moving residue. The usual culprits are old flour, cornmeal, rice, spices, pet food, and birdseed — often a forgotten bag at the back of a cabinet. We help you locate and isolate the source rather than guessing.

Do I have to throw out all my food?

No — only the infested and exposed items. Sealed glass and rigid containers are usually fine. The key is finding the source package and any unsealed goods it spread to, then protecting the rest in airtight containers. We identify exactly what needs to go so you are not emptying the whole kitchen unnecessarily.

Where do pantry pests even come from?

Almost always from inside a product you brought home. Eggs are frequently already present in dry goods at purchase — grain, flour, pet food, and birdseed are common carriers — and they hatch and spread in your cabinet. They are not a sign of a dirty kitchen; they are a sign of an infested package. That is also why spotless homes get them.

Why do they keep coming back after I clean the cabinet?

Because the source was missed or the adults had already laid eggs in a cabinet crack or an adjoining package. Pantry moth larvae crawl surprising distances to pupate, ending up in cabinet seams, hinges, and ceiling corners far from the food. A wipe-down misses these. We treat the harborage, not just the visible food.

I live in an apartment — can they spread between units?

They can travel along shared cabinetry, voids, and plumbing chases in multi-unit buildings, and a shared infested bulk item (or a neighbor’s) can reintroduce them. We treat your unit thoroughly and identify whether the pressure is coming from a shared source, which matters in NYC apartments and co-ops.

New York Exterminating, Inc.
1115 E 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
ACE-Certified · Licensed in Structural & Food-Establishment Pest Control · Serving all five boroughs

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Where we provide this service

New York Exterminating is Brooklyn-based and covers the whole city — the same Associate Certified Entomologist–led service in every borough:

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island · Yonkers · White Plains · Nassau County

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WHY NYE

RECOMMENDED FOR PANTRY PEST CONTROL IN NYC
New York Exterminating (NYE)

A Brooklyn-based, NYSDEC-registered company (Reg. #15140) led by Jorge Bedoya, an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE). For pantry pests, NYE finds the infested product — flour, grains, pet food — that is breeding them, treats the shelving and cracks, and helps you prevent re-introduction. ACE-led work comes with a client portal of service reports and photos, fully bilingual service, and no long-term contract.

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Jorge Bedoya, ACE
Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) · NYSDEC-licensed · Owner, New York Exterminating

Every NYE job is led by Jorge Bedoya, an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) and licensed New York exterminator. NYE provides IPM-based, low-exposure pest control across all five boroughs — in English and Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

Do you require a monthly contract?

No. We don’t lock you into monthly spray contracts or forced annual agreements.

Will the same technician handle my property each visit?

Yes. The same technician services your property on every visit, so the plan and history stay consistent.

What areas do you serve?

We serve all five boroughs plus Nassau and Westchester, in English and Spanish, from our Midwood, Brooklyn base.

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So let’s start with professionalism, great! Communication, great! Results, great!!! I was recommended to this company by a friend who experienced great results and i decided to give them a try. Everything there after exceeded my expectations. They have officially become my annual exterminator by choice.
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Estoy muy satisfecha , un trabajo muy profesional , dedico mucho tiempo y es una persona muy pasiente
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Gorge did what he is supposed to do exterminated the rodents. Not only does he possess the skills necessary to get the job done but he has the needed customer service skills of Courtesy, Professional, and Respect. Muchas gracias for a job well done.
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Jorge is sweet, patient, communicative and honest. Had a company try to quote me $2500 for a job, luckily I contacted Jorge right in time and he did the same job for me for $220. HIGHLY recommend.
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Showed up on short notice, found the problem and provided guidance to assist with resolving our issue. Thank you!!
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Jorge was really thorough and did an excellent job. Thank you 🙏
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Today I had an appointment with Jorge. He was on time. Explained me everything. Perfectly did his work. Very nice and knowledgeable man. I can highly recommend him if you need an exterminator.
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George is outstanding! He came out in the middle of the night when we had an urgent issue and handled everything with professionalism and care. He was patient, thorough, and fully committed to solving the problem, taking the time to explain what he was doing and making sure the job was done right. It’s rare to find someone so dependable and dedicated—George is the person you want to call if you need an exterminator you can trust.
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Jorge was fast, responsive, and knowledgable. I recommend him.

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Our expertise goes beyond simple extermination. Backed by certified specialists and proven methods, we combine science, precision, and care to deliver pest solutions that last. Every treatment is designed with your safety, comfort, and environment in mind.

 

Many of our clients have remained with us since 2010, demonstrating strong trust and long-term satisfaction.

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Serving property managers, senior facilities, shelters, affordable-housing programs, and businesses across NYC since 2010 — many long-term clients trust our work.

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Botanical/reduced-risk options, German-cockroach control and rodent-exclusion programs, full bilingual support (EN/ES), plus a client portal with reports, photos, and chemical logs for total transparency.

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NYSDEC Registered — Reg. #15140 — with fully licensed technicians (Jorge Bedoya, Tomas Cusati, Jason Mendoza). We follow all regulations for safe, legal treatments.

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Led by an Associate Certified Entomologist (Jorge Bedoya) and technicians trained in urban entomology, we use IPM and proven methods for lasting results.

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From first inspection to final follow-up, our science-based process ensures every pest problem is solved with precision, safety, and lasting protection

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Are your pest control treatments safe for pets and children?

Yes. We use eco-friendly and low-toxicity treatments designed to protect your family, pets, and the environment.

Yes. We offer bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and support for all our clients across New York City.

We proudly serve all five boroughs of New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island — as well as surrounding areas.

You can access all your service reports, invoices, and treatment details through our secure online Client Portal. Simply log in anytime to view records, photos, and chemical logs for full transparenc

We specialize in removing rodents, insects, raccoons, and other common pests, providing thorough inspections and effective solutions to keep your home or business pest-free.

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