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ExcavationDisturbs Rodents.We Contain Them.

NYC construction excavation disrupts established rodent burrow networks, displacing populations into adjacent properties and buildings. Developers and general contractors face DOB requirements, neighbor complaints, and HPD violations when construction activity drives rodents into neighboring buildings. Broadway Pest deploys pre-excavation and ongoing construction site IPM that contains rodent migration and documents compliance.

Pre-excavation baitingDOB compliance documentationNeighbor notification ready24/7 service logs
311
Complaints trigger DOB inspection within days
A single neighbor 311 complaint about rodents during construction can trigger a DOB stop-work order if the site lacks documented pest management. Pre-excavation IPM programs prevent this.
Pre
Excavation baiting critical
24/7
Digital service logs
50+
Years NYC experience
Ground-Up ConstructionGut RenovationsExcavation ProjectsDemolition SitesDevelopers & GCsNYC DOB Compliance
The Threat

What you're
actually dealing with.

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Excavation Displaces Colonies
Rodent burrow networks in NYC extend 15–30 feet from their primary harborage. Excavation that disrupts these networks forces colony members to relocate — typically into adjacent occupied buildings. A construction site without pre-excavation baiting is actively pushing rodents into your neighbors' properties, creating HPD violations and neighbor disputes that can delay your project.
DOB
Regulatory Exposure
NYC DOB requires construction sites to maintain pest management programs, particularly during excavation. A 311 rodent complaint attributed to an active construction site can result in an ECB violation, a stop-work order, and a formal pest management plan requirement. Documented IPM from Broadway Pest satisfies this requirement before any complaint is filed.
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Worker and Site Hygiene
Construction sites with food waste, temporary facilities, and disturbed soil create ideal conditions for sustained rodent activity throughout the project. Ongoing monitoring and baiting — not just pre-excavation treatment — is required for projects lasting more than a few weeks.
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Rodent Demolition Programs
Full demolition projects require a dedicated pre-demolition rodent program. As walls, floors, and foundations come down, existing rodent colonies are forced into the open and into adjacent properties. Broadway Pest's rodent demolition service includes pre-demo population reduction, perimeter barrier treatment, and post-demo monitoring — protecting your neighbors, your timeline, and your DOB standing.
Our Protocol

How we
eliminate it.

Every Broadway Pest treatment follows a documented protocol — assessment first, treatment second, follow-up third. No guesswork, no generic spraying.

  • 01
    Pre-excavation survey and baiting
    Full site survey mapping existing burrow activity. Intensive baiting program deployed 2–4 weeks before excavation begins. Goal: reduce the on-site population to near zero before the first shovel hits the ground.
  • 02
    Perimeter station network
    Tamper-resistant bait station network deployed around the full site perimeter. Stations monitored throughout the construction period and replenished on schedule. All station locations mapped and logged.
  • 03
    DOB-ready compliance documentation
    Timestamped service logs issued after every visit. Documentation package formatted for DOB inspection, ECB hearing, and neighbor dispute response. Available on demand.
  • 04
    Neighbor notification support
    We provide written documentation of your pest management program that can be shared with adjacent property owners and building managers — the most effective way to prevent 311 complaints from escalating.
Free Assessment

Start with free recon.

A senior technician walks your property, identifies the threat, and gives you a straight protection plan — no obligation.

Phone
(212) 663-2100
Call before noon for same-day
Midtown
213 W 35th St, Suite 802A
Harlem Store
69 St. Nicholas Ave at 114th St
Operational Protocol

How we execute.

01
Pre-excavation survey
Map existing rodent activity, burrow locations, and population density. Baseline established before work begins.
02
Pre-excavation baiting program
Intensive 2–4 week baiting to reduce population before excavation displaces colony members.
03
Perimeter station network
Tamper-resistant stations deployed around full site perimeter. Monitoring begins immediately.
04
Ongoing service + DOB documentation
Regular monitoring visits throughout project. DOB-compliant service logs maintained and available on demand.
Demolition Projects

Rodent
Demolition
Programs

Full demolition projects carry a pest risk that excavation alone cannot match. When walls, floors, and entire structures come down, established rodent colonies — sometimes decades old — are abruptly displaced into the street, neighboring buildings, and surrounding blocks. Without a pre-demolition rodent program, your project becomes a neighborhood event.

Broadway Pest's dedicated rodent demolition service covers the full arc of a demo project: population reduction before the first wall comes down, perimeter containment during active demolition, and post-demo follow-through to confirm displacement is controlled. DOB-compliant documentation at every stage.

Get a demolition consultation
  • 01
    Pre-Demolition Survey
    Full site inspection to map existing colonies, burrow locations, and harborage points. NYC demo sites often harbor multi-generational infestations in walls and sub-floor spaces that won't be visible until demolition is underway — which is too late.
  • 02
    Pre-Demo Population Reduction
    2–4 week intensive baiting program before demolition begins. The goal: reduce the population that will be displaced when the structure comes down. Fewer rodents in the building means fewer rodents pushed into adjacent properties and the street.
  • 03
    Perimeter Barrier During Demo
    Tamper-resistant station network around the full demolition perimeter, active throughout the demo period. Any surviving colony members attempting to migrate outward are intercepted before they reach neighboring buildings.
  • 04
    Post-Demo Monitoring & Documentation
    Follow-up monitoring after demolition is complete to confirm rodent activity has been controlled. Full DOB-compliant documentation for every phase. If a 311 complaint or DOB inspection occurs, your paperwork is ready.
Credentials
QualityPro Certified
MWBE Certified
NYC Licensed & Insured
In Business Since 1970
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Construction Site Pest Control · NYC

Protect your project.
Document your compliance.

Get a pre-excavation pest assessment from Broadway Pest Services. We'll survey your site, deploy a pre-baiting program, and maintain the documented IPM record that keeps your project moving — before the first 311 complaint is filed.