Hollis sits right in southeast Queens with a mix that makes pest control interesting—residential streets with single-family homes, multi-family buildings, proximity to both JFK Airport and the Queens-Nassau border, commercial activity along Hillside Avenue and Jamaica Avenue. Each area’s got its own pest situation going on.
We’re 800-Raccoon, based right here in Astoria. 33 years handling pest problems across Queens, and we know Hollis well. The neighborhood’s got urban pest pressure but also benefits from more green space than you see in western Queens. That means different pest challenges than Astoria or Long Island City, but challenges nonetheless.
Residential Character
Hollis is primarily residential, mostly single-family and two-family homes. Less apartment building density than neighborhoods closer to Manhattan, which changes the pest dynamic. Mice and rats are still issues, but infestations don’t spread building-wide like in high-rise apartments.
Proximity to Green Space
Francis Lewis Park, Baisley Pond Park nearby, tree-lined streets. More vegetation means more outdoor pest activity—mosquitoes, ticks, ants establishing outdoor colonies that move inside, wildlife like raccoons and squirrels.
JFK Airport Impact
Close enough to the airport that noise is a factor, but more relevant to pest control: increased traffic, people coming and going, potential for pests hitchhiking in from international travel (bedbugs love luggage).
Commercial Corridors
Hillside Avenue and Jamaica Avenue commercial activity brings different pest pressure—restaurants dealing with rodents and flies, retail spaces needing regular service, mixed-use buildings where commercial pest issues affect residential units above.
Queens-Nassau Border
Eastern edge of Hollis borders Nassau County. Pest populations don’t respect municipal boundaries, and you get movement back and forth.
House Mice
Getting into homes through tiny gaps around utilities, foundation cracks, gaps where siding meets foundation. They nest in walls, attics, basements. You’ll see droppings, hear scratching at night, maybe smell them if infestation is bad enough.
We trap them, find entry points, seal them up, and eliminate conditions attracting them. Because killing visible mice doesn’t help if more keep coming in.
Norway Rats
Bigger problem in commercial areas and properties with waste management issues. They burrow, they chew through almost anything, they’re smart enough to avoid traps if you don’t set them right.
German Cockroaches
Mostly in multi-family buildings and properties with sanitation challenges. Small, brown, multiply fast. They hide in warm areas near food and moisture—kitchens, bathrooms, behind appliances.
Individual apartment treatment doesn’t work. Need building-wide coordination to actually eliminate them.
American Cockroaches
Bigger, reddish-brown. Live in basements, sewers, crawl spaces. They come up through drains and floor cracks. Not as prolific as German roaches but unsettling when they show up in living spaces.
Yes, they’re in Hollis. Multi-family buildings, rental properties, anywhere. They hide in beds, furniture, behind baseboards, in electrical outlets. They bite while you sleep, leaving itchy welts in lines or clusters.
Over-the-counter treatments don’t work. You need professional service—heat treatment and targeted chemical applications to eliminate all life stages.
Carpenter Ants
Big black ants tunneling through wood. They establish outdoor colonies then expand into homes, especially properties with moisture issues, wood rot, or trees touching the house.
Pavement Ants
Common in urban areas. Nest under sidewalks, driveways, patios. Come inside looking for food. Not structurally damaging but annoying and persistent.
Odorous House Ants
Small brown ants that smell like rotten coconut when crushed (hence the name). Trail into homes looking for sweets. Form huge colonies that are hard to eliminate without professional treatment.
Any standing water is a breeding site. Clogged gutters, birdbaths, flower pot saucers, tire swings, anything that holds water for more than a few days. One female mosquito can lay hundreds of eggs.
We treat yards with barrier sprays, eliminate breeding sites, and provide seasonal programs that actually reduce populations instead of just hoping they’ll go away.
Summer brings stinging insects. They build nests in eaves, bushes, underground, inside wall voids. Yellow jackets are particularly aggressive and dangerous if nests are near doorways or outdoor areas.
We remove nests safely. Don’t try this yourself—yellow jacket nests can have thousands of individuals and they will all come after you.
Subterranean termites are active throughout Queens. They eat wood from the inside out, and you usually don’t discover them until you see damage or spring swarmers (winged termites that emerge to start new colonies).
Regular inspections catch them early. Treatment involves liquid barriers or bait stations around your property perimeter.
Northern Hollis
Residential streets north of Hillside Avenue, properties toward the Queens Village border.
Central Hollis
Main residential areas, tree-lined streets, mix of single-family and two-family homes.
Southern Hollis
Areas toward Jamaica and St. Albans, properties along and near Jamaica Avenue.
Hillside Avenue Corridor
Commercial properties, mixed-use buildings, retail and service businesses.
Jamaica Avenue Area
Commercial activity, restaurants, shops, mixed-use properties.
Most of Hollis is single-family and two-family residential properties. These homes need regular pest management adjusted for seasons:
Spring (March-May)
Perimeter treatments before pests wake up. Sealing entry points, checking for winter damage, setting up monitoring stations.
Summer (June-August)
Mosquito control, wasp and hornet removal, ant management. Keeping outdoor spaces usable and comfortable.
Fall (September-November)
Intensive exclusion work before mice and rats start looking for winter shelter. Sealing gaps, treating around utilities, preventing entry.
Winter (December-February)
Indoor focus on any rodent activity, managing pests that made it inside, preparing for spring.
Apartment buildings, townhouses, condo developments. Need building-wide coordination because pests don’t stay contained to individual units.
We work with landlords and property managers to provide comprehensive service—all units, common areas, basements, exterior perimeter.
If you own rental properties in Hollis, pest issues affect tenant satisfaction and retention. Nobody stays in an apartment with mice or roaches. We provide service for landlords managing multiple properties.
Health department standards are strict for good reason. We provide service that keeps you compliant—regular inspections, treatment, monitoring, documentation you need for regulatory compliance.
Shops, stores, service businesses along Hillside and Jamaica Avenues. Pests are bad for business. We provide discrete service that doesn’t disrupt operations.
Medical offices, dental practices, business services. Professional spaces need to be pest-free, and service needs to be discrete and effective.
Commercial on ground floor, residential above. These properties need comprehensive treatment because pests move between commercial and residential spaces.
Rodent Control
Trapping, exclusion, bait stations, monitoring. Finding how they’re getting in and stopping it.
Cockroach Elimination
Targeted treatments using baits, insect growth regulators, residual products. Building-wide coordination for multi-family properties.
Bedbug Treatment
Heat treatment and chemical applications. Complete elimination of all life stages. Follow-up to confirm they’re gone.
Ant Control
Species identification and appropriate treatment. Finding colonies and eliminating them, not just killing the ants you see.
Mosquito Management
Seasonal barrier sprays, breeding site treatment, yard applications that reduce populations for weeks at a time.
Termite Services
Inspections, liquid treatments, bait station systems, ongoing monitoring.
Stinging Insect Removal
Safe removal of wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket nests. Treatment to prevent them building in the same locations.
Wildlife Control
Raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds. Humane removal and exclusion to keep them out permanently.
Pests don’t wait for convenient times. Restaurant rodent sighting before service? Yellow jacket nest discovered near your entrance? Mice suddenly everywhere?
Call (800) 722-2666) anytime. We provide emergency response when you need someone right now.
Free Inspection First
We come look at what you’re dealing with, identify the pest, find entry points and conditions causing problems. You get honest assessment of what’s needed.
Customized Treatment Plan
Based on the pest, your property, severity of infestation. Not one-size-fits-all. Actual solutions for your specific situation.
Professional Treatment
Using the right products and methods. We’re licensed, we’ve been doing this 33 years, and we know what works.
Follow-Up Service
Checking that treatment was effective. If it wasn’t, we adjust the approach until the problem is solved.
Prevention Work
Sealing entry points, sanitation recommendations, ongoing monitoring. Solving problems long-term, not just temporarily.
Not going to oversell it. Here’s reality:
We use effective products—that’s our job—but we’re not careless. Targeted treatments, following all regulations, not over-applying. You can have effective pest control without being reckless.
You can keep fighting pests yourself, or call professionals who do this for a living.
(800) 722-2666 for free inspection and quote. We’ll assess what you’re dealing with and give you straight answers about what it’ll take to fix it.
Serving all of Hollis and surrounding Southeast Queens neighborhoods. Residential and commercial pest control since 1991.
Professional pest control for Hollis homes and businesses. Real solutions for Queens pest problems.
As a family-owned company serving Astoria and the surrounding communities, 1-800-Raccoon Pest & Wildlife Control was built on a simple promise: to protect the places where families live, work, and gather. We’ve treated every home and business as if it were our own—showing up on time, communicating openly, and putting safety first in everything we do.
From animal removal to termite, rodent, and mosquito control, our team handles it all with care and professionalism. Every service is carried out with the same dedication we’d expect for our own families, because to us, this isn’t just pest control—it’s peace of mind.
Our experienced team has decades of proven knowledge, delivering effective pest and wildlife solutions for homes and businesses.
We are a proud family-owned business, committed to providing personalized care and trusted solutions that protect your home and family.
Our methods prioritize the safety of your family, pets, and the environment. We use eco-conscious and humane techniques to manage pests effectively without causing unnecessary harm.
We provide tailored pest control solutions designed to address your unique needs. From assessment to removal, every step is carefully planned to ensure long-lasting results and peace of mind for your home or business.
We deliver dependable pest control for homes and businesses, using proven methods to eliminate pests efficiently and maintain long-term results.
Our experts carefully examine your property to detect pests, risk areas, and hidden entry points. This detailed assessment helps us understand the root of the problem.
No two homes or businesses are alike. We create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Using advanced, family- and pet-friendly methods, we eliminate pests effectively while protecting your environment and minimizing disruption.
We don’t just solve today’s problem—we prevent future infestations with ongoing care, maintenance, and expert advice for lasting peace of mind.
At 1-800 Raccoon, we believe pest control should be simple, transparent, and effective. That’s why we follow a clear 4-step process designed to give you confidence at every stage.
We specialize in a wide range of services, including termite control, rodent control, mosquito and tick treatments, bedbug elimination, spider control, and humane wildlife removal.
Yes! Your family’s safety is our top priority. We use eco-friendly, pet-safe, and child-safe products and methods that effectively eliminate pests while keeping your loved ones protected.
Absolutely! We provide customized pest control solutions for businesses of all sizes, including restaurants, offices, warehouses, and retail spaces. Our commercial services are designed to prevent infestations, protect your reputation, and keep your workplace safe and compliant.
We offer fast response times and can often provide same-day or next-day service. Our goal is to address your pest problem as quickly as possible to minimize disruption and restore peace of mind.
Yes! We offer customized ongoing pest control plans to keep your home or business protected year-round. Our plans include regular inspections, preventive treatments, and quick response to any issues, ensuring long-term peace of mind.
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