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Pest Away Exterminators: Environmentally Friendly

2067 Broadway, suite 68
New York, NY 10036
212.721.2521
www.pestawayinc.com

mouse.jpgDid you ever wonder what that stuff was they sprayed around your house as a kid? It wouldn't kill you, but it was toxic and designed to kill almost anything else when walked on. Jeff Eisenberg, founder of Pest Away Exteriminating, found himself questioning his own exterminator and decided there was a better way to do it. 16 years later, Pest Away Exterminating has thousands of clients, including clubs, restaurants and superstars, who all only want it done Jeff's way. How do they do it? By taking great care to track down the source of the infestation and seal up all entrances and exits mice and insects take. Then they use a 99% fructose paste which will kill when eaten (not stepped on) by a tiny being, but wouldn't hurt a human if he or she ate a whole toothpaste tube of it. Using ultra low toxicity and putting their energy into stopping infestation at the source, they are able to guarantee their work for up to 3 months (as opposed to the usual 2 1/2 weeks or when your check clears). Rated the Best in New York last year by New York Mag and recommended by Urban Baby, a typical visit can cost $160, while an infestation intervention can run $200 and take 3 to 4 hours.
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Pest Away Exterminators

Location:
2067 Broadway, suite 68
New York, NY 10036
Phone:
212.721.2521
Website: www.pestawayinc.com
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Can someone tell me how much a bed bug treatment with them costs?
thanks

posted by Serena on 2006-01-24 13:40:50

I had a raging mouse and roach problem that went on for the logest time. I live in a nice building, and not one of the 6 exterminating companies could solve the problem. After much research I found the premier exterminating company in NYC, Pest Away. They were nice, efficient, very smart, and moist of all they solved my problem by thinking outsuide the box. I was prepared to sell my nice apartment. I cannot reccomend them enough.

posted by lisa on 2005-10-31 17:53:24

Thank you Lisa for that great referral. I had the worst BEDBUG problem that 2 compamies and $900 could not solve. Pest Away has done it. I can now sleep at night without getting bit all over. This company is awesome. Thank you apartment therapy and thanks again Lisa.

Sammy S.

posted by Sammy on 2005-11-07 17:23:26

Pest Away is without question the best company in NY. They asked about my children, my asthma, and my cats. I cannot say enough about them.

Erin

posted by erin on 2005-11-08 18:16:48

Everywhere I turned I kept reading about the Bed bug epidemic in NYC. I did not think it was a problem until I got it. It was a total nightmare. My building exterminators could not solve it, so I decided to call Pest Away because I saw them highlighted on Prime Time Live, and some other news stories. They were nohing but incredible. They were very informative, straight talking, and honest. Most improtantly they eliminated the problem for me in a short time. PEST AWAY I LOVE YOU. Ask for Jeff he is great!

Sarah B.

posted by Sarah on 2005-11-10 10:29:02

I saw these guys on the front page of the NY Times, then on CNN, NBC Today show and all the news shows about being the Bed Bug Kings of NY along with rodent and roach kings as well. All I can say is they really are. My boyfriend and I were getting eaten alive by bedbugs. The building exterminator was doing nothing after 5 tries. I really recommend them highly.

Casey

posted by Casey on 2006-01-16 09:32:39

I normally would not write a review for any company. But Pest Away deserves it more than anyone. I am a neuro surgeon but I was hysterical when I was inflicted with a major bed bug problem. Pest Away was nice, calming, the office staff is sweet, knowledgable, and they did exactly what they said they were going to do. I wasted my money on 3 other companies before going to Pest Away. They were rated Best IN NY by NY Magazine, and they were right. Thank you apartment therapy

posted by pam on 2006-01-19 11:25:07

My daughter has discovered that she has BEDBUGS here in NH. Her husband travels a lot and they think that they hitched a ride in his luggage. They have small children, one with allergies. Do you recommend an exterminator in the NH southern Maine area they could use? Also would it be beneficial for them to rend a storage unit for a couple of months and put a lot of their belongings in it in order to frees these little blood sucking pests?

posted by S. Bowles on 2006-01-23 08:53:36

Pest Away solved a bed bug problem that 3 other companies could not solve. I saw these guy written up in every newspaper. My daughter was getting eaten alive. The price runs around $400 but if I could live in peace again, it is worth it.

Mandy

posted by mandy on 2006-02-06 16:54:36

All I can say about these guys is they are great. I put up with so many shitty exterminators, and now I know it does not have to be that way. I am now living mouse free in my apartment for the first time in 3 years. The owner of Pest Away knows everything about buildings. This site helped me find them.

Lauren

posted by Lauren on 2006-02-15 09:46:35

I too had a bed bug problem, after reading all of the above reviews, I hired Pest Away. I couldn't be happier that I did. They were on time, courteous, extremely knowledgable and best of all, they eliminated the problem in one shot. They gave me detailed instructions on what to do before they came, I followed their instructions, they came, they saw, and they conquered. I haven't been bit since. A good nights sleep is well worth the money.

posted by Donna on 2006-03-17 06:38:49

When shopping around for a bug killer to get rid of my fucking bed bugs, Pest Away was more expensive than most and I went with a cheaper Company. The cheap company never got rid of my problem, I spent $900 washing clothes over 4 of their failed attempts. Pest Away came in and treated me once. I immediatley saw the difference. In the end the cheap company was actually the more expensive one that caused me a lot of heartache, days off from work, and alot of money. I reccomend you pay for QUALITY, don't be an asshole like me.

posted by Dereck on 2006-03-22 19:28:10

If you have a mouse problem these guys know how to get rid of them. They are really nice, they know there stuff, and very professional. They did the job and did not try to sell me some monthly service like the 4 other companies I called. Pest Away said why come monthly to an apartment when u can solve it in one visit. Honesty, I like that In NY, very refereshing!

posted by Hiatey on 2006-03-28 17:57:45

In my 19 years living in NYC I have leanred two things about service Companies; they are incrdibly professional, coureos and know what their doing, and the otehr are thieves, who feats off the otehr compoanies good reputation and pricing. Pest Away is the former. These guys have redefined professionalism, efficiency and honesty. They are what all service companies should model themselves after. After being ripped off wenough by exetrminators over the years I called the DEC. They gave me Pest Away, they were right.
Mark L.

posted by MARK L. on 2006-04-09 22:48:08

I have been living in this city for about 6 years. I have had more than my share with bad vendors from moving companies, cable co, bad plumbers, and more. I have now restored my faith in NYC because Pest Away saved my life from a torturous bed bug problem. They were so nice, the owner Jeff Eisenberg is a such a sweetie pie(and cute). They were so patient and answered all 400 questions I asked them. The 3 other companies I called first did not want to answer after my fourth question. Pest Away is the most professional service company in the city.

posted by Chantal on 2006-04-25 13:56:15

I have used these guys a few times over the years. They are fantastic. Soled a 3 year mouse problem. Solved my moth problem. They have just solved my ant problem. IF not for Pest Away I wuold have moved from this infested city. I knew they had to be good when i see them quoted every other week on the news or newspapers.

Rick

posted by rick on 2006-05-18 12:26:09

Based on all my conversations with friends who are property managers and lay people like myself, 97% of the extermination companies are quite bad. They do the same traditional things that they have been doing for the last 60 years, and the business are run by uneducated unsafe, care free exterminators. The one name and exception to this consensus, is Pest Away Exterminating. The owner Jeff Eisenberg, is highly educated, very smart, very very nice, and does things in a way to solve problems, and not harm my family. He provides the kind of service that NYer's demand. May he live long and prosper.

Linda

posted by Linda on 2006-06-07 19:04:14

The fastest growing Exterminaing in NYC over the last 10 years is Pest Away. The reason is simple, they have a great service, they know how to kill all kinds of pests, they charge the right price to get rid of problems, and they don't sell you for services you don't need. A simple business model. They have brought sanity back in my life, time and again. When you call, ask for Jeff, he is "The Man". Peace and rodents free to all.

posted by ben on 2006-06-07 19:09:31

These review were dead on. Pest Away is head and shoulders above every other crap company I spoke with or dealt with. Why would someone call anyone else but Pest Away?

posted by Carmen H. on 2006-07-04 00:32:54

My life has been been a nightmare over the last 4 months because of bed bugs. My cheap ass landord sent in his own guys 5 times. I still have bed bugs. I even called in two companies I got from the phone book, I still had them. I decided to research this properly and scoured the internet for the best guys in the country for bed bugs. The same name popped up everywhere including this site. The name was Pest Away Exterminating. They got rid of a problem in 3 weeks on one try that 3 other large companies could not do in 9 attempts. Thank the lord for this company. The owner Jeff is a super nice guy and would have his baby for what he did for me.

Chrissy

posted by Chrissy on 2006-07-23 18:23:42

Bed Bugs, Bed bugs, Bed bugs, the whole city is infsted with them. I had them, my girlfriend would not see me until I got rid of them. I called and researched everywhere. I even called the D.E.C. They and every other credible source said Pest Away. They were right. The bed bug experience is a miserable one, but Pest Away made it dissapear.

Howie N.

posted by Howie on 2006-07-23 18:34:19

Bed bugs is by far the worse thing I have ever experienced. My wife was insane. We spent fortunes on washing and cleaning. These Pest Away guys are quite competent and knowledgable compared to a bunch of other places I called. I don't think I could handle another infestation in my life.

posted by Matthew on 2006-07-25 11:09:12

It looks like most of u had a bad bed bug problem. I had an intense roach problem that Pest Away got rid of in no time. They did it with NO SPRAYS. They were great to deal with, definite two thumbs up. Thanks for the references guys.

Love GIGI

posted by GIGI on 2006-07-30 13:04:19

I through this bed bug nightmare, It seems that the couple of really bad extertimantors I had are what you can expect from most of the ones I called. When I came across Pest Away it was a whole new experience. They were HONEST, PATIENT, AND NICE. they took care of my problem exactlty the way they promised. Thank god it is over.

posted by Maureen on 2006-08-03 18:10:18

I must say that this site was the answer to my bed bug nightmare. After speaking with one horrible extermination company after another, I was convinced there was nobody who could solve my problem. Pest Away was the ray of sunshine. They were as good physchologist as they were in solving my bed bug nightmare. Jeff & Taia are super nice, and they tell u the truth. I love these guys.

posted by Susan N. on 2006-08-07 20:08:31

Pest Away was great in solving a huge roach problem. I was concerned because one of my sons has severe respiratory problems and one has down syndrome. My Dr. actually gave me pest away, and they solved it without any chemicals. They were sensitive to my situation. Jeff is a super nice guy. Apartment Therapy was dead on with this review. Thank you.I

posted by PASQUALE on 2006-08-17 20:00:30

Really great experience working with these guys. Pest Away was able to get rid of a very large rodent problem in my brownstone. They did it using their brains not a whole bunch of pesticides. Very professional and lived up to their word. I highly recommend them

posted by Penny on 2006-08-19 23:55:04

I lived a nightmare of bed bugs for months. This is the most disgusting thing I ever had to deal with. I cannot emphasize how bad these fuckers are and how it can take over your life. The worst part about it is that most pest exterminating companies don't really know jack shit about how to really get rid of it. They all seem to read out of the same play book, and have no real plan. The one exception was Pest Away. These people are serious pros. They take a scientific approach and tell you the truth and what its going to take and how its has to happen. They promised me, if I listen to them, they will get rid of it. THEY WERE 100% RIGHT. Pest Away eliminated all my bed bugs. I am beginning to get my life back. I am eternally grateful, and Jeff is so sweet.

posted by Hillary Cho on 2006-08-30 18:58:41

Can anyone tell me how much Pest Away charges for a bedroom, and is it safe for animals?

posted by paul on 2006-08-30 19:01:30

I have livd through this bed bug nightmare for nearly8 months. I have literally spent thousands of dollars on product, 5 exterminators, one was worse than the other, and have lost hundreds of hours of sleep during this time. I finally came upon Jeff from Pest Away. I begged him to come to south Jersey. Immediately I could see these guys knew their business. They were insistent on that I followed their strict protocol. I obeyed, they and they solved my problem in under a month. I cannot believe I suffered for all these months for no reason. Word to the wise, use Pest Away ask for the master of bed bugs, his name is Jeff. He is nice, patient, and I am now convinced the ONLY EXTERMINATOR IN NY THAT CAN GET RID OF BED BUGS.

Good Luck Wendy P.

posted by Wendy on 2006-09-20 19:57:29

The comments above are so on the money. This bed bug epidemic is totally insane. I never saw an industry like exteriminating where nobody can get rid of a fucking bed bug. Pest Away is the exception. If Jeff the owner wanted, he could charge double or triple what he charges and I would pay it. The reason is simple, he knows what no other bug killer in NY knows, thats how to really get rid of bed bugs. Nyers should hope he stays healthy and in business.

Billy no more bed bug boy

posted by Billy the no more bed bug boy on 2006-09-20 20:03:58

Pest Away saved me from shooting up a school. After being eaten up alive and getting some really horrendous advice from "good exterminating companies" I suffered with them for months, spent over $4000 and lost a girlfriend along the way. Pest Away said if u obey our program we will get rid of the problem. I obeyed, they solved, I am sane again. Do not trust anyone with your bed bug problem but them. Do what they say and u will be saved. Halleluya Pest Away.

Lenny R.

posted by Lenny R. on 2006-09-21 17:09:57

I totally concur with the people above. I am a believer. I had the same experiences as all you people above me. Pest Away is like that nice very strict school teacher that you don't want to have in school because you are afraid of doing some work, but if u have them your a better person as a result. They were strict they were nice and direct. Most importantly they were TOTALLY CORRECT. Pay these guys and move on with your life.

posted by Rob on 2006-09-22 08:35:11

My personal nightmare is now over thanks to Pest Away. I lived through total hell for 10 months. I had two clueless exterminating companies that did nothing to the bugs but killed my savings. My only regret is not calling these guys right away. They know there stuff, Jeff was so patient and nice. I came in doubting him, but you should trust him and his reputation.

posted by Helena on 2006-09-25 21:56:38

I have been having an AWFUL roach probelm for a month now and my buildings extermintor has done nothing to fix it. I called PestAway and they came the very next morning. The gentleman who came was very helpful. He took his time and I am really confident that this will work. My only hesitation is this... 10 minutes after he left i found a much larger roach then usual crawling up the living room wall. How long will this take to work? Is this normal? Can someone please help me!

posted by Rachel on 2006-09-29 14:52:18

All I can say about them is, PROFESSIONAL,COURTEOUS, SMART, and know how to solve all types of pest problems. These guys are rated the best for a reason.

posted by Libby on 2006-10-06 10:04:37

I cannot believe I did not use Pest Away from the start. I used 3 shitty exterminators who did nothing but charged me a fortune and I still had bed bugs. Pest Away layed it out for me, they gave it to me straight and in the end they got rid of my bed bugs. Listen to them, follow their instructions, and you will see how right they are.

posted by courtney on 2006-10-11 00:13:54

It appears that most people have bed bugs. I had a horrendous mouse problem in my builidng that laster for a year. Pest Away was able to solve it when a number of other places could not. Their method was to source out the problem, remove it, then ensure that the builidng does not have the ability to get them again. They were like part scientists and part superman. Pest Away all the way! hooooooohaaaaaaa

posted by Yenina on 2006-10-13 08:29:31

These guys are totally awesome. They can solve really tough pest problems. I have recommended them to 3 fiends and we all concur. Jeff is getting a really nice xmas present from me, he is really nice.

posted by renata on 2006-10-19 12:03:36

Pest Away made my bed bug nightmare go away. The general consunsus is that you cannot get rid of bed bugs, that is generally true. Pest Away is the exception. I am living proof. I gave up hope, until a client of mine told me about Jeff Eisenberg from Pest Away. I googled him and saw what he was talking about. I would not wish this problem on my worst enemy. This is the new AIDS of the decade.

posted by Vicki on 2006-11-02 09:40:03

This bed bug craze is totally out of hand. I underestimated when i called a few places. Pest I went with one of the cheaper exterminators. It was a big mistake. They seemed to use the wrong things and spread it into three other rooms. I called Pest Away. It was quite a different experience. They are really direct with their instructions, but it is well thought out. I worked like a dog to prepare, but the end result is they got rid of them. I am quite relieved. Pest Away has lived up to their reputation.

posted by astrid on 2006-11-11 21:41:43

If you have bed bugs its a total nightmare no matter what. The only difference lies in whether you want to minimize your agony. I am a researcher by trade. The one Company that was recognized by all to get rid of bed bugs was Pest Away. I used them, I obeyed there program, I paid them. It has been about 2 months since my first treatment and I have not been bit in 3 weeks. These guys are the real deal. I am writing this to save you time on your research.

posted by peter on 2006-11-26 14:08:44

I had the worst mouse problem in my building for years. These guys solved it using their heads not a bunch of traps. They have more of a scientific practical approach to pests. Pest Away are pros with an emphasis on customer service. Two thumbs up on Pest away.

posted by sammy on 2006-11-26 20:24:37

It really does seem that the whole city is infested with bed bugs. It literally put my personal and business life on hold. It has been the worst thing to ever happen to me. I was hysterical for 3 months. I had Broadway exterminating and Liberty Pest control rip me off and not solve a thing. I found Pest Away and in under a month my problem was solved. They had found things that the other two places never even bothered to ask or look for. Pest Away has enabled me to resume my life, and for that I am grateful.

posted by aliza on 2006-12-03 11:30:29

I agree 100% with all the comments above. Pest Away is a little more expensive than most cheaper than others but they give u quality time. They spend alot of time answering all of your questions and they educate you for the process. Other companies don't really spend any time and they just send a tech over. Pest Away is a quality company.

posted by Ilya on 2006-12-09 18:56:30

Very disappointing. Did not solve the problem. Doesn't do anything more than any other exterminator at more than twice the price. We would not use them again. In answer to Paul's question above, the price we paid was $500 per room (two rooms for $1000) vs. about $200-$250 that others charge for several rooms. We ultimately called another company and the problem was solved.

posted by James on 2007-01-04 19:58:58

DO NOT BUY THE BEDCOVERS THAT JEFF SELLS. THEY DO NOT FIT AND HE WILL NOT TAKE THEM BACK OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS PRODUCT! I spent lots of $$ on these plastic covers. They are very thin and do not fit. So they tear like Kleenex when you are trying to put them over your mattress and especially box spring.

Very overpriced.

posted by new_york_night on 2007-01-10 01:27:29

I trried the exterminating companies that charge $250, they failed. Every article I read said anything under $400 is not a real Company. There were some companies that were 3x more expensive than Pest Away. Pest Away did solve the problem. I did ask him about the mattress covers, he now carries a much thicker one that I was very happy with. He does listen to customers. Most importantly he is careful about peoples health and got the job done.

posted by regina on 2007-01-13 20:56:25

These guys are the most knowledgable and professional u will find. I had interviewed and tried all the big name guys and they were losers. Pest Away stands beind their work which is more than I can say for most of the others. I did ask about the mattress covers, Jeff showed me the new ones he carries which has 4x the thickness than the old ones. They run a quality shop. They solved my problem in under a month.

posted by Larry on 2007-02-21 22:15:03

I live in small building that had a 20 year mouse problem that the board accepted as a permant fixture. They said they had dozens of companies over the years and it was unsolvable. I found Pest Away on this site. They came in and were like mad scientists. They were able to determine how mice were entering through a sewer line up into a drain pit and up the risers. They also found openings into an old coal chute. We have been mouse free for the last 3 months. This has never happened in this building. I highly reccommend these guys.

posted by Trish on 2007-03-01 15:31:48

Like most of the other posters recommending pest away I discovered Jeff after a disastrous experience with another exterminator. And like most of the other posters I too had bedbugs.
Without question one of the true lowpoints of my life. It's a serious ordeal!

My problem was unuasually complex because of the unbelievably inept and destructive work of the previous "pest control" vendor.
It took three exterminations, four months and a polyeurethaning of all the floors in my apt. but thanks to Jeff and Pestaway I seem to be out of the woods. And Taia and Shari were also amazingly supportive!
For anyone presently seaching for an effective exterminator Pestaway is your best bet!
One peice of advice: FOLLOW ALL OF JEFF'S instructions. You may feel overwhelmed but it is worth all the washing, drying, bagging, vacuuming, and cost. With Jeff at your side and G-d's blessing you will win the war (and it is a war) against bed bugs.

posted by Charlotte on 2007-03-01 20:43:05

The key is to follow ALL of the instructions, like a good client and do not be cheep when it
comes to your health and the health of your family. I felt good after reading all the great things about Pest Away, and was even more confident in their knowledge after a long talk with Jeff, the man knows what he is selling and stands behind his work. The staff was good at working with me and I can now sleep at night. Do NOT go cheep go with quality and service.

posted by LYNN on 2007-03-06 13:42:56

I have two kids with multiple chemical sensitivity and serious asthma. We had a serious roach problem that Pest Away was not only able to solve but did it in a way that did not harm my kids. Its a very good service. I cannot understand why they are the only ones who have this method when there is such a need for it.

posted by Sean on 2007-03-11 14:53:40

Good Company, great service, calmed my nerves about the whole bed bugs. BTW they have new very strong mattress covers that Jeff showed me. They are 4x the strength, I was concerned. Thank Jesus this is over.

posted by samantha on 2007-03-13 21:01:22

Has anyone used these guys lately? We need to be treated for bed bugs and these guys seem to be the best in NYC. Any reviews?

posted by Bugged in Brooklyn on May 9th 2007 at 12:53pm
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NIGHTMARE!! I had a minor mice problem in a tiny apartment. Four different Pest Away technicians came in five times, and not only they made the problem worse by overbaiting the small apartment attracting more mice than before and charged almost $400 for the first visits, they also put toxic white tracking powder that is suppose to be injected into the walls and floors, exposed in open air around my bed, fridge, radiator, which I found out later from another company that is a serious health hazard.

The technicians are all really nice guys and went out of their way to try to solve the problem, but the company has serious training problems and overcharges. It was a very disappointing experience especially after reading all these nice reviews everywhere and cost me a lot of time, energy, and money than before the service.

After months of this, I realize that the most effective way to solve mice problem is watch where the mouse are running towards and look for where the holes are, then stuff steel wool in them and around radiator, pipes and any holes that you see behind the stove and fridge then seal with strong tape. The problem has been fixed by myself since! You know your own apartment better than the exterminators!

posted by xoxoxo on March 20th 2008 at 12:20pm
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This is a great company and I want to thank all of the reviewers above. They solved a longstanding mouse problem that we had suffered with for way too long. We had given up hope on exterminatos but I gave it one more chance after coming upon this site. Thanks again, and mostly thank u pest away. The guys were really nice and very well trained.

Haley

posted by haley1212 on November 4th 2008 at 4:19pm
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I had the worst bed bug problem that just could not be solved by my buidling's company. Pest Away has a thought out program that actually solves beg bug problems. They are patient and explain everythig you need to know. Bed bugs are a nightmare, and must be taken seriously.

brenda

posted by haley1212 on November 9th 2008 at 8:59am
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