What pest control services treat termite infestations near me?
How termites are inspected and treated in New York City — and how to get a WDO/termite letter for a sale or refinance.
Quick answer: In NYC, termite control means a professional inspection to confirm activity and species (usually eastern subterranean termites), then a targeted treatment — typically a soil-applied liquid termiticide barrier and/or a baiting system — not a single spray. New York Exterminating provides termite inspection and treatment and the WDO inspection / termite letter lenders require.
How termite treatment works
Termites are treated by interrupting the colony, not by spot-spraying the workers you see. The two proven approaches are a liquid termiticide barrier applied to the soil around and under the structure, and a bait system that colony members carry back to the nest. A professional chooses based on construction type, conducive conditions, and the extent of activity. The U.S. EPA outlines these termite-control methods and why a structural treatment (not a household spray) is required.
Do you need a termite (WDO) letter?
If you are buying, selling, or refinancing, your lender may require a Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection report — often called a “termite letter.” We perform the inspection and issue the documentation. See our WDO inspection / termite letter service.
Want a lower-toxicity option?
Ask about our eco-conscious and IPM-based approach — we explain the trade-offs honestly so you can choose. Every inspection is led by an Associate Certified Entomologist.
Termite control FAQ
Are termites common in NYC?
Eastern subterranean termites are present in the NYC area, especially in older attached homes and structures with wood-to-soil contact or moisture issues. They are less visible than in warmer regions, which is why a professional inspection matters.
How do I know if I have termites?
Mud tubes along foundations, discarded wings near windows, hollow-sounding or blistered wood, and springtime swarms are common signs. A WDO inspection confirms it.
How fast can you inspect?
We book most inspections within 24 hours and offer same-day options when scheduling allows.
Why New Yorkers choose NYE
Led by an ACE
Overseen by Jorge Bedoya, an Associate Certified Entomologist (ESA) — not a call center.
No contracts
One thorough treatment with an optional 50%-off verification visit. No lock-in.
Elimination, not spraying
Resistance-aware methods that target the source.
Licensed & local
NYSDEC Reg. #15140, all five boroughs since 2010. Bilingual (EN/ES).
Backed by science, not guesswork. Led by Jorge Bedoya, ACE, credentialed by the Entomological Society of America.
Think you have termites? Get an inspection.
ACE-led, no contracts, all five boroughs — same-day options. English or Spanish.
Reviewed by Jorge Bedoya, Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE), New York Exterminating. For information only; for advice on your situation, contact a licensed professional.
