This pest management company in Astoria was recommended by a dear friend who is usually 99 percent wrong but THE 1 PERCENT WAS RIGHT IN HAVING THIS COMPANY DEAL WITH THE LITTLE BUGGERS IN MY APT .The exterminator came early and did a visual and inspection of the most likely problem area , the kitchen and behind the radiators. He was able to pinpoint the problem which he stated was minor which was very cool with me .Some spraying of non toxic stuff , a few hidden glue tray traps and some basic advice was good enough to see no more buggers in a few days . Reasonable price and everything was explained and done in less then 30 minutes . Would recommend alpha pest management 100 percent and my friend deserves a dinner for finding this company for me .4.5 stars on my yelp meter . read more

Excellent service. The lead technician is the best. Very knowledgeable. Pests vanished without a trace.

I have to say I was provided with all the information and then some needed. When I spoke with Mike he was very professional in explaining how bed bugs work and how they work to get rid of them. He took his time and did not rush. I felt a family vibe and I got a sense of " this is what we do". When d day rolled around the technician was professional and broke it down the way I understood well what was happening. Since d-day 1 and d day 2 I have been bite free. The price was excellent compared to other offers by a long shot. And it is effective. I am happy and starting to return to normal as we are putting things back in place. This is my nyc place for this and this is an nyc company when u here the accent you know your home. read more

Since I'm still dealing with there bullshit I'll post a follow up review later, just know they are crooks and I would stay clear. Also over priced. Guy tried to charge for service that wasn't needed. read more

Mike at Alpha Pest is a gem. He was so nice and understanding and had a member of his team out at my apartment on the same day. thoughtful and helpful. highly recommend read more

Everything about Alpha Pest Management was unfailingly helpful, professional, with 100% results. Mike, the owner, made a mini-nightmare bearable- and then disappear! (For the first time in an entire lifetime of living in Manhattan, I found my studio apartment had bedbugs.) 1) Mike was always, and easily, accessible via direct mobile number. 2) The turnaround time from first call to my appointment was quick, and efficiently handled in a picky building (forms.. insurance.. etc) 3) Mike's company also offers prep work/help -and- detection service- so he can walk you through from beginning to end. 4) And, last but not least, each employee I interacted with (two did the heavy-lifting, prep and extermination work, one was a canine handler) was first rate. Absolutely zero complaints- only praise. AND THANKS. Don't hesitate to call him! read more

So, my original review was 5 stars and that was for Mike - the owner. The problem is that the second time I called them, a junior employee came out. The underlying problem was bed bugs but it was misdiagnosed as bird mites. So, a lot of bird mite chemicals were sprayed but the bed bugs were naturally still feasting. I then asked for the cost of bed bug treatment but it was quite expensive compared to other options even though I already paid for the first visit. So, I chose another vendor. The employee was extremely pleasant though. So, I recommend getting Mike himself unless you are absolutely sure of the diagnosis. read more

I am absolutely TERRIFIED of mice...so when I spotted one running across my living room 3 weeks ago I was about ready to move! After numerous attempts trying to handle it myself I finally made the decision to call in a pro and I'm glad I did. I called around 11 AM and Mike answered the phone. He answered every one of my questions and was very kind. He sent out an exterminator around 2:30 that afternoon. I didn't catch his name but he was everything I needed! Super thorough and answered the many many questions I had about mice. After all was said and done I was charged right in the middle of quote I was given (but would've paid double). Should I need an exterminator again I will not hesitate to call alpha pest! read more

First off, I can't believe I am doing a review for a pest/mice control . So this place is great! Johnny comes by the first Thursday of every month. In fact, I told him I have to leave at 8:40 so he comes to my apartment first! Back in August, I noticed a small furry behind and tail underneath my ottoman. Well, this Mississippi native has seen all kinds of wildlife but has never lived with a mouse! He was in my space and I did NOT like it. So I panicked and called Alpha who has been servicing my building. I had been buying the plastic whites traps at home depot where you put the cheese in and the door slams once they go in. Well, that didn't work they were just taking the cheese and running. At that point, I was breeding them! AH! Not really, I only saw one live one and then later trapped two. ugh, sad, gross and just ugh! Johnny came over and brought the sticky traps, pointed out the mouse doo-a-doo, put steel wool in my radiator and behind the sink, and dropped mouse poison cubes behind the sink and the stove. He checks the traps every month and throws them out once they are dusty. He helped me move my sofa for me to clean the area where the mouse was and he takes his shoes off when he enters my apartment. The other day I waited and he didn't show up at his usual time so I called him. He's probably like, I know who that is! He sent me a text saying he was sick and then his boss called me to let me know when they could reschedule. I was amazed at the follow up! Thank you, Alpha for your consistency, follow up and for covering all the bases! read more

The first time they came out in 2015 for a mice problem- they treated the problem and I was happy with the results. 3 years later I had another mouse running around and I called them. They left traps and didn't close up the holes. Within 2 weeks I continue to see mice in the same area (and not one of them approached any of the traps left by Alpha Pest.) I reached out and they promised to call me back and did not do so. When I inquired about their fee and lack of resolution to my problem they ghosted me. Not sure if their management has changed but I wish they wouldn't scurry away when they don't resolve a problem. read more

I had a great experience with the company. My bed bug problem was pretty severe, and they came back as many times as was necessary, without question. The guy they ha do the follow up treatments was very knowledgable and I am thrilled to say we are now bed bug free! I would recommend Alpha to anyone. read more

Mike was quick to respond in a time of distress when I thought I had found a bed bug. I sent him pictures via text message and he assured me that it was not a bed bug. He was honest and very helpful! He could have taken advantage of me for some extra cash, but he showed integrity and calmed me down! read more

Mike is an amazingly nice, professional businessman. I called Mike after spotting a mouse run across my apartment and after seeing some droppings in my kitchen. I was absolutely petrified, losing sleep, and having mice nightmares... Although I'm sure the temptation was great, Mike did not make fun of me and told me he would come over the next afternoon after I got home from work. Mike inspected my entire apartment, pointing out areas where he thought I needed my super to close up and gave me advice for handling my super and landlord. He also provided me with a poison box right around the problem area as well as some other poison and some glue traps if I wished to use them. I have no doubt that my problem will be solved, and I can't wait to get a good night sleep tonight! Highly recommend Alpha Pest Management. read more

Found a couple of questionable critters running about my apartment and called Mike at Alpha Pest (late at night!) and he responded immediately to a photo text message of the bugs and was super helpful - turned out it wasn't anything harmful. Mike is super responsive and I highly recommend his services. read more

Look, having bedbugs is a traumatic experience, so nobody wants to spend time writing a review that reminds them of their trauma. Suffice to say, these guys got the job DONE. Mike possesses both calming and kickass tones of voice, so you know he'll take care of you. Ask for Nick to do the actual job. I called him "The Wolf" (like Harvey Keitel in Pulp Fiction - he's clear, concise, and takes care of the job with a sharp eye for detail. He also treated our cat brilliantly. Ask questions, follow directions. Go to them. They know what they're doing. read more

Had a pretty serious roach problem in our kitchen, as well as in the bathroom. After reading all the positive reviews on Yelp, I went ahead and contacted Alpha Pest Management. Mike left me a voicemail a day after I made an email query, and we agreed on a day and time for his visit. He arrived as promised and immediately began assessing the problem areas. Mike gave a thorough explanation of the materials he was using and how it worked. The job was done in a couple hours! The quote he gave us was less than what he projected during our phone convo. Overall, a very well-run business. Highly recommended. read more

Oh. My. God. So these cute little brown bugs started showing up in my kitchen sink one day. I didn't mind them much-- it was a few, here and there. They were harmless. Suddenly there were more and more of them-- so I googled what they were.... apparently they were German cockroaches: little guys about a centimeter long. Horror! Suddenly the fact that they were cockroaches made them not so cute. Immediately I looked for exterminators near here, and found Alpha Pest Management via Yelp. At 3:30 in the morning, I filled out their online contact page, and the very next day, the owner, Mike Dakis, called me. "German cockroaches, huh? So, little guys, right?" Over the phone, he asked me where they were, and nothing seemed to surprise him. He was at a job, so requested that I text him with my address and available times for the week. A hundred bucks later (super cheap for what I got, by the way -- and I was able to pay over the phone with my credit card), he rang my doorbell within 24 hours. He was so warm and friendly yet had a "let's get down to work" attitude. He was great, found the source (eggs under my sink-- DISGUSTING), and put this gel in all of these crevices in my kitchen and throughout my bathroom. He even gave me advice for Queens neighborhoods to live in, if I ever wanted to move! The whole process took less than forty minutes. I will tell you, a ton of them died that very night. Per his instructions, I hand-vacuumed them up that night. The next day, a few more died. Today, NOTHING! I think they are gone!!!! I will use Alpha the next time anything ever comes up (though, fingers crossed, nothing will)... They are cheap, fast, and a trustable family business. I felt that Mike truly cared about my situation! He even talked about his 22-year old daughter, which made me feel like I was in extra good hands for some reason. I don't know. I just never thought that having an exterminator would be a pleasant experience, but it was. Except for, you know, the cockroach army base. But thanks to Mike, I think they've all been deployed to cockroach heaven. Thank you, Mike!!! read more

I have used alpha pest twice in the last 4 months. The initial visit would have constituted for a 4 star rating. We initially contacted Alpha pest because we had a rodent issue. The first gentleman who came to inspect our home was great. He was kind, professional and able to explain information without sounding condescending or rude. He laid out a bunch of pet-friendly traps, as well as the powder for the rodents to nibble on. After 2 weeks, we found one of the rodents and was hoping this would be the end. Circa a month and half later, we have noticed a lot more droppings! So we called again, initially pleased by Alpha Pest service, and tried to arrange for another service. After chasing them down via email and calling like a lunatic we were finally able to arrange for another service man to come to the home. Although this person was very nice, he seemed less interested in killing the rodents, and more interested in our dog. He didn't even move the oven out of the way, like the first service person did, and just poured the powder behind the oven (which there is barely any space... unless u move it!). We still have a pest problem. We are out over $300 to kill one mouse. I hate to leave a poor review, especially when the first inspection went so well, but for the price we paid i would hope that i wouldn't have a rodent issue anymore. Tip to others trying to get rid of the rodents- go to home depot, buy the powder they use and steel wool to cover holes and hope for the best. Its better than being out all this money and unsatisfied with the service. read more

I walked into Alpha Pest Management without an appointment because my landlord refused to do anything about mouse droppings that I found in my kitchen and bedroom. The office manager put me on the phone with Mike, the owner, and we made an appointment for him to visit my apartment the following afternoon. Mike was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. He inspected my entire apartment, explained what he was doing and then explained my options. He understood how edgy and upset I was and wasn't patronizing. Mike also advised me on how to handle my landlord. I truly appreciate dealing with an honest businessman who did not try to price gauge me because I am a woman or because I'm scared of mice. I highly recommend Alpha Pest Management. read more

This is a long awaited review as I lost the name. Back in July of 2013 I had a bedbug issue in my apartment. The building was owned by a large management company that refused to take care of the issue and sent unprofessionals. When I found this company - I called and spoke to Mike. He was extremely helpful and gave me all sorts of advice. He discussed options that he could do if I hired them and what to look for if another inspector (picked by the management company) came by. He was so nice the entire time and answered all my questions. I must have called him three or four times in that one week and each time he was patient and gave answers even though he knew I may not be able to hire him. in the end my building's management came by and did not do the job correctly. I left the lease. Still, I would not have been able to get through that time without the patience of Mike. Thank you! read more

They did not fix the services with mice that were hired. I called to get them to come back and said that there is no guarantee on the job they perform. Problem persisted, it was never resolved. I was told that they provide no warranty for the job. I hired a new company and they: 1) provide 3 month warranty on their job (alpha does not provide any) 2) spent 1 hour (alpha spent 15 mins); 3) used professional bate (alpha used homedepot which i could have bought myself); 4) same price. read more

A very positive and educational experience in meeting Mike and his son, Mike, today. Mike, Sr., is very knowledgeable and very understanding of his client's feelings. He has a patient, reassuring manner and after he left, I felt so much better about my mouse sightings and other pest concerns. I knew everything was going to be fine. I was so glad and felt relieved. I called his business on a weekend, left a message and he called back immediately. He gave me advice on what I could do until he got there on Monday morning. His description of his business, "Personal level of service that is superior to the service provided by some of the larger pest control companies", is accurate. Honestly, I wouldn't want to deal with any other pest control company! He is the best and at a fair and reasonable price, too. No problem in highly recommending AlphaPest! Thanks Mike Sr., and Mike, Jr. read more

I had a bed bug problem in my apartment in Flushing, and our bi-weekly exterminator hired by the building management company was not cutting the mustard. They came back - with a VENGEANCE! So I searched around and found Alpha Pest Management. I gave them a call and spoke to the owner, Mike, and he ran me down all the stuff that the other guy did wrong, and what I'm supposed to do, and was even able to get me an exterminator the NEXT day (which was also a Saturday). Mike showed up a few hours before the exterminator and surveyed the apartment, handed me the invoice to give to the exterminator, and made sure I was doing the prep work correctly. They did an excellent job and are super friendly and good price. HIGHLY suggest. read more

Alpha Pest is a family business and you will be treated with the understanding that it is a real trauma to discover bedbugs in your home. Mike Dakis, the president, has decades of knowledge and experience and was totally committed to solving our problem with amazing thoroughness. Every member of his pest control staff is a gentleman who treated us with consideration. In addition to his expertise and professionalism Mike has a secret weapon in his canine handler and her double certified sniffer dog that can pinpoint the bedbug hot spots to within inches. Alpha is the way to get the job done. read more

I am so grateful to Mike and Nick for taking care of my bed bug situation before it got out of control. They are very knowledgeable and professional and Mike answered all of my questions and was very prompt in giving me his response. They are amazing and I am a satisfied customer. read more

Mike from Alpha was incredibly responsive and provided top notch customer service. Our issues came to light right before Christmas. Mike spent time on the phone with us on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day instructing us on how to prep our apartment for the treatment. Not only did Mike give us detailed information about how to get rid of the bed bugs, but he helped us deal with the mental upset of having found bed bugs. He helped us adjust our initial shock and shame to realizing this happens and focusing on what we needed to do to help Alpha successfully handle the situation. The Alpha technician, Nick, was friendly, professional and quite thorough. Nick is a good communicator and projects confidence. We highly recommend Alpha Pest Management - their customer service is exceptional. read more

My roommates and I had a bedbug scare about two weeks ago and so I started calling exterminators to deal with the situation. After getting the most reasonable quote from the owner of Alpha Pest, Mike, he informed me of all the steps to take and how to get my management company to cover the cost of the inspection and treatment. He was able to send someone out in just a few hours. When I got my management company on the phone, they insisted on calling in their own exterminator to get the job done. I was worried because he didn't seem quite as knowledgeable as Alpha Pest, but we went through with the treatment anyway (after the guy couldn't even confirm whether we had bed bugs or not - and that was a lot of work to do in preparation). Because our exterminator wasn't very communicative and didn't speak much English, I ended up calling Mike back to see if I could schedule him for an inspection to at least to get a second opinion. Mike insisted that at this point we just go through with the treatment and answered all my questions that our exterminator couldn't or didn't seem to understand. He spent a good amount of time on the phone with me and insisted I call him back if I had any more questions (which I did), and I wasn't even hiring him. In the end, our exterminator still found no bed bugs after 2 treatments and gave us no other explanation for the black specks all over my sheets and pillowcases. At this point I'm just hoping the problem is gone, whatever it was. But if the problem does come back, I know I will speak to my management company about hiring Alpha Pest, because I know at this point I would feel a lot better about the situation had I been able to hire them. read more

Let me begin by saying, Mike and Nick are my HEROES. My tenant brought these horrible creatures into my house and did not tell me. The infestation was so severe and disgusting that I was bitten severely. Alpha was highly recommended to me and they are beyond Heroes. Mike explained the procedure, always took my calls, calmed me down, did above and beyond the scope of their service. I respect their knowledge and professionalism and they CARE about us who have encountered this devastating situation. As horrible as this situation was, my experience with Alpha was outstanding and highly recommend to all who would have this unfortunate situation. Mike and Nick, thank you so much. "X" read more

Called on a Saturday morning and Mike the owner showed a few hours later. Nice guy. Only treated my bathroom because that's all he thought I needed and charged me accordingly. Would call again if I need to (hopefully I won't have to) read more

My job found bed bugs in our cubicles and demanded that everyone affected hire an exterminator and verify that their homes were not infected before returning to work. I got a call at 10pm on a Sunday night telling me my cubicle was one of the zones where "activity" was discovered. I've been a bit between apartments and had a lot of stuff in my cubicle so I spent the rest of the night panicking, picturing having to get all new stuff, thinking how embarrassed I was. Needless to say, I hardly slept. I've never had a single bed bug bite but I spent the night itching and turning. I called Alpha bright and early the next day (today, actually), and was directed to Mike's (the owner) cell phone. He took the call, calmed me down, told me what had likely happened and how these large scale "consultations" typically went and scheduled an appointment for a bit later in the day. I was all for getting a dog to come sniff out the problem and he said that wouldn't be a problem but would cost extra and he really didn't think it was likely I actually had bed bugs. He could have easily made extra money, but he chose to be honest instead! He actually came with the agent he sent out because I guess I sounded THAT panicked and kept me calm while they thoroughly examined my apartment. The found no evidence of bed bugs! I'd highly recommend this company, and not just because I got the result I was hoping for. Mike gave me great advice regarding my rights with my employer, was extremely knowledgeable, and was just all around great. read more

They did a good job with my moms bed bug extermination. They were somewhat expensive compared to what I thought it would cost. But another exterminator I received a referral from tried to charge me double What Apple did. The other guy was not aware that women customers can do something called comparison shopping. Any way I digress. service from apple was great and so far the bed bugs have not returned. Like some old people my mother was reluctant to throw out a lot of her old unused belongings (hoarder) and that was a long process. Mr Apple man was very patient and did not try to take advantage of the situation or the delay. The prep work I had to do was horrendous. My mom had a lot of clutter so there is a chance she could get a reinfestation at some point due to keeping much of her furniture that was infested but hopefully not. If so I would use Apple again. The owner seems very trustworthy and forthright, read more

I have absolutely nothing but amazing things to say about this company. The best thing about them is that they are very personable. I spoke to the owner Mike about my situation, which was bed bugs, and he walked me through everything from there. Starting from how to get rid of the problem to how to get money from my landlord, since I live in an apartment building. He gave me a list of his chemicals when I said I might end up using a different company AND told me what I should be asking for when hiring. I guess that's because he was very confidant that no one could do the job the way he promised and I would come back to him. And of course after 4 TREATMENTS by another company, a month of suffering and living out of garbage bags full of my washed clothes I gave him a call. He sent his guy Nick within 2 days!! And as promised Nick inspected the entire apt, all cracks, outlets, etc. He took about 2 hours to spray and dust, when the other guys I hired before only took 15 minutes! He said to call if I get any bites, but I never had to call them back. They called me to follow up after 2 weeks and even though I said I didn't need anymore services, they came to do another check through to make sure they got their job done!! I couldn't be more pleased with this company, they are definitely worth the money, any other company is just a waste of your time and money.... TRUST ME!!! read more

Mike, Nick and the entire staff are super nice, super friendly, available and very patient. They took time to answer all my neurotic questions and calmed me down. They were knowledgeable, thorough and reliable. Everything was very professional. I hope I never need their services again, but if I do I will not hesitate to call them. read more

If you have any concerns about critters this is the place to go. You will receive and HONEST, yes HONEST appraisal of your situation. From a co. that knows their bugs. The actually will send your bug out to be identified by a lab. OK, then if you are a chemical free type they have products for that and the fully loaded stuff as well. This business is legitimate and knowledgeable & HONEST. Matthew the Office Manager was excellent to deal with, ask for him. read more

I had an excellent experience. I spoke with Mike the owner about a roach issue I had with my house. He came over and used a special paste that was not harmful to pets and placed it in locations where the roaches would be and within 2 weeks my issue was gone. Price was good and service was excellent. read more

Great people who truly care about you work here. Mike is a great guy and working with him feels more like getting personal service rather than a business transaction. Unfortunately we had to use their services on two separate occasions. Fortunately Alpha Pest will make it the least painful possible when dealing with pests. read more

The service was first rate. The exterminator, Nick, was very conscientious with his work and took the time to explain everything that I needed to know about my problem. Would use them again without a second thought. read more

Mike and his team were incredibly helpful. I had a roach problem in my kitchen and needed help fast. From the moment I spoke to Mike, he was reassuring and knowledgeable about the services I would need for my situation. He explained in detail the types of treatments and what he thought would be best. He even helped me set up an appointment for the same week! He is always accessible and friendly. It made dealing with my pest issue a quick and easy process. Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Alpha Pest Management! The owner, Mike was extremely professional and took the time to speak with me via phone and text messages to answer the many questions I had regarding the bed bug infestation at my house. Mike is so passionate about his business, he even spoke with me on Christmas Day when I found bed bugs in the kitchen. Thank you Mike, for always making the time to answer my million questions. A very special shout out goes to Mike's employee Nick! Where do I begin? You went above and beyond to ensure that the bed bugs were completely vacated. Mike is extremely fortunate to have you as an employee on his team. You were extremely patient with me, as I was so grossed out by this. When you came to my house the first day and did the thorough inspection, I knew right away that I wanted you to come back and complete the job. Thank you both so very much. I had my follow-up visit with Nick yesterday and I did running man when I got the "all clear" . Tonight is the first night I have been out in a while, I will be dancing a lot more now that these little critters are gone. Cheers to you Nick for doing everything here! Mike- I'm elated I was referred to you. Amazing Work!! read more

We had bedbugs. Totally disgusting and depressing. We hired a different exterminator who sprayed, said we were "clean" -- and we weren't. That's when I called Mike. He came over and examined the whole apartment to see what he'd need. Then when his guys came, they were wonderful, professional and, as I'd hoped, merciless. They really did a great job. Two weeks later they came back to do it again, just as thoroughly. That's the process: Two steps. We have just been inspected by a dog from a rival company and we are now, truly, "clean." Thank you Mike and your team of professionals. read more