PEST CONTROL SCRANTON PA & WILKES-BARRE
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Why NEPA Trusts Ninefold Pest
Pest Control Services Across Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
At Ninefold Pest, we provide pest control in Scranton PA and Wilkes-Barre PA to homes and businesses across the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. Whether you live in a historic Scranton Hill Section home, a Wilkes-Barre downtown rowhouse, a Kingston family neighborhood, a Hazleton property, or you manage a Pittston commercial space or a Pocono Mountains hospitality property, our local NEPA pest control team is ready to solve your pest problems ASAP. We treat every job like it’s our own home or business, and it shows.
Pest Control Scranton PA: Services We Offer
- Residential Pest Control, full-service protection against ants, cockroaches, rodents, spiders, wasps, and more. Safe for families and pets.
- Commercial Pest Control, built for Scranton and Wilkes-Barre offices, restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, distribution centers, and food-handling facilities. Documentation that supports sanitation audits and health-department inspections.
- Termite Extermination, detection, treatment, and ongoing monitoring for subterranean termites across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Spring swarms peak after heavy rains.
- Carpenter Ant Extermination, targeted treatment for carpenter ant activity in older Scranton and Wilkes-Barre homes and wooded NEPA properties.
- Rodent Control, house mouse and rat exclusion, station setup, and ongoing monitoring, especially for older Scranton and Wilkes-Barre homes during cold-weather indoor migration. For larger wildlife removal needs (raccoons, squirrels, bats, opossums), we refer you to a specialized exclusion partner.
- Spotted Lanternfly Treatment, treatment, egg-mass removal, and tree-of-heaven management for this invasive species reportable under PA Department of Agriculture rules. NEPA is part of the established infestation zone.
- Tick Control, yard and perimeter treatment for wooded NEPA and Pocono properties. Real Lyme disease prevention.
- Mosquito Control, recurring outdoor treatment built around Susquehanna River drainage, creek systems, and Pocono lakes.
- Cockroach Extermination, kitchen, basement, and exterior treatment for German, American, and Oriental roaches.
- Ant Extermination, treatment for pavement ants, odorous house ants, and pharaoh ants throughout Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and NEPA.
- Spider Extermination, web removal and exterior treatment to keep spiders out.
- Bed Bug Extermination, full inspection, targeted application, and follow-up to fully eliminate bed bug infestations across NEPA apartments and college rentals.
- Stink Bug and Cluster Fly Treatment, fall exterior treatment to prevent overwintering pests from entering homes through siding gaps and attic vents.
- Pest Inspections, full property inspection that identifies current activity, hidden risks, and future threats, then builds a treatment plan around what you actually need.
Where We Work: Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pest Control Service Area
Our Scranton and Wilkes-Barre pest control team responds same-day across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties and the surrounding Pocono region from our branch at 151 Brown St in Pittston, between Scranton (about 9 miles north) and Wilkes-Barre (about 9 miles south). From downtown Scranton and the Hill Section to Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square, Kingston, Plains Township, Dunmore, and out to the Pocono Mountains, we understand the humid continental conditions that make pests a year-round issue across Scranton Pennsylvania and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Our licensed Pennsylvania technicians know how to treat those issues at the source using safe, targeted methods that work for both residential and commercial properties. Schedule service any day of the week.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre anchor the Northeastern Pennsylvania metro, and the pest pressure profile shifts neighborhood to neighborhood. Our team is structured so the technician treating your property is familiar with your specific corner of NEPA, whether that’s a Hill Section historic home with foundation-age challenges, a downtown Wilkes-Barre college rental dealing with bed bug pressure, a Hazleton distribution facility needing commercial pest control documentation, or a Pocono Mountains vacation rental facing tick and mosquito pressure. That local familiarity is the difference between a treatment that holds and one that needs to be redone three weeks later.
Same-day or next-day Scranton pest control and Wilkes-Barre pest control service is available across most of NEPA. The fastest way to get on the schedule is to call (272) 381-6545. Online quote requests are returned the same business day during our operating hours, Monday through Friday.
- Carbondale
- Dickson City
- Dunmore
- East Stroudsburg
- Edwardsville
- Forest City
- Hazleton
- Honesdale
- Jermyn
- Kingston
- Mount Pocono
- Olyphant
- Pittston
- Plains Township
- Plymouth
- Pocono Lake
- Pocono Pines
- Scranton
- Stroudsburg
- Throop
- Tunkhannock
- Wilkes-Barre
PROTECT YOUR HOME YEAR-ROUND
The Ninefold Seasonal Defense Plan
The Ninefold Pest Guarantee
Our Promise to You
At Ninfold Pest, we believe managing pests in your home or business should be straightforward and stress-free. Since our establishment, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping our customers get rid of ants, spiders, mosquitoes, mice, and other insects and rodents. Our team is equipped to handle invasions of any scale.
Year-round Protection
Our regularly scheduled inspections and services allow you to relax knowing that your most valuable assets are safeguarded against pest infestation.
100% Free General Pest Inspection
Our certified technicians will provide a full inspection both inside and outside of your home to build a customized treatment plan that includes the treatments you need and nothing more.
Guaranteed Results
If after 2-3 weeks pests are still present, we will re-treat your home at no additional cost to you.
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What Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Homes Are Up Against
Allentown sits in the Lehigh Valley with hot humid summers, cold winters, the Lehigh River running through the metro, and the Pocono Mountains to the north. The humid continental climate produces pest pressure that runs year-round across Allentown Pennsylvania.
1. Bed bugs are a Lehigh Valley urban problem
Apartment-heavy neighborhoods in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton see persistent bed bug pressure. Multi-family properties, college rentals near Lehigh University and Lafayette College, and high-turnover urban housing carry the most risk. Bed bug extermination here typically needs a multi-visit plan, not a one-time treatment.
2. Termites and carpenter ants are real wood-destroying threats
The forests, creeks, and waterfalls around the Lehigh Valley create ideal habitat for subterranean termites and carpenter ants. Spring swarms peak after heavy rains. Older Allentown homes in West End and downtown carry particularly high termite risk, and termite extermination here is a year-round program, not a spring fix.
3. Mosquitoes come from the rivers and creeks
The Lehigh River and its tributaries plus abundant standing water make mosquito season run hard from May through September. Yards near waterways or wooded buffers see the worst pressure, which is why our Allentown pest control mosquito program is built around drainage points and harborage areas.
4. Rodents shift indoors every fall
Mice, rats, voles, and squirrels look for warmth as cold weather arrives. Older Allentown rowhomes and basements see consistent winter rodent activity. Rodent control here combines exclusion, station setup, and ongoing monitoring through the cold months.
5. Spotted lanternflies are an invasive Lehigh Valley issue
Spotted lanternflies damage trees and crops and are a reportable pest under PA Department of Agriculture rules. They cluster on tree of heaven, fruit trees, grape vines, and ornamental landscaping. Spotted lanternfly treatment and egg-mass removal are part of any thorough Lehigh Valley pest control program.
6. Cockroaches don’t take winter off
German and American roaches stay active year-round in heated buildings, especially restaurants and apartment kitchens. Cockroach extermination here is most commonly a recurring commercial pest control program rather than a one-time service.
7. Carpenter ants damage wooded Lehigh County properties
Wooded edges across New Tripoli, Danielsville, and Western Lehigh County drive carpenter ant pressure into homes through moisture-damaged sill plates and soffit gaps. Ant extermination here is more about exclusion than spray volume.
8. Ticks add risk on wooded Lehigh Valley properties
Yards bordering the wooded foothills of the Pocono region or the Delaware Water Gap see real tick pressure spring through fall. Lyme and other tick-borne disease risk is real in PA. Yard and perimeter tick control treatment is part of our seasonal Allentown pest control offering.
9. Commercial pest control supports a major logistics hub
The Lehigh Valley is one of the East Coast’s largest distribution and warehousing hubs (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and dozens of food and pharma distributors). Commercial pest control here means inspection, monitoring, targeted treatment, and documentation that holds up under sanitation audits and health-department inspections.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pest Control Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve
Ninefold Pest’s Northeastern Pennsylvania pest control branch operates out of 151 Brown St in Pittston, between Scranton (about 9 miles north) and Wilkes-Barre (about 9 miles south). From there our licensed Pennsylvania technicians serve Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, the surrounding NEPA region, and the Pocono Mountains. Pest pressure changes neighborhood to neighborhood across Scranton Pennsylvania and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, and our pest control service is built around that.
Downtown Scranton and the Hill Section
Downtown Scranton mixes historic buildings, the University of Scranton, and restaurants. The Hill Section is Scranton’s historic residential district with older homes and foundation-age pest entry points. Termite extermination and rodent control pressure dominates here.
South Side, West Scranton, and Green Ridge
Older Scranton residential neighborhoods. Rowhomes and Victorian-era construction. Standard NEPA pressure plus carpenter ant extermination activity from wooded surroundings.
Dunmore
Adjacent to Scranton. Suburban residential pest control demand, standard pressure across single-family homes.
Downtown Wilkes-Barre and Public Square
Urban core. King’s College and Wilkes University area, commercial pest control pressure from restaurants and hospitality. Older buildings carry foundation-age challenges. Bed bug extermination demand runs high in student-rental properties.
Kingston, Edwardsville, and Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre western suburbs across the Susquehanna. Suburban residential. Mosquito control pressure runs high near the river drainage.
Plains Township
North of Wilkes-Barre. Mix of residential and commercial. Mohegan Sun Pocono casino is here, drives commercial pest control demand around hospitality and food service.
Pittston, Dickson City, Olyphant, Throop, and Jermyn
Towns between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Our branch’s home community plus the immediate adjacent communities. Same-day Scranton pest control and Wilkes-Barre pest control service availability is highest here.
Hazleton and Southern Luzerne County
South of Wilkes-Barre. Older industrial-adjacent residential, plus newer suburban. Distribution center commercial pest control demand. Hazleton sits at the edge of our standard same-day service catchment.
Carbondale, Forest City, and Northern Lackawanna County
North of Scranton. Smaller communities, family residential, wooded surroundings drive carpenter ant extermination and tick control pressure.
The Pocono Mountains
East of NEPA. Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Tobyhanna, Mount Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Pines, Pocono Summit. Mix of vacation rentals, year-round homes, and resort hospitality pest control accounts. Tick control demand runs particularly high in wooded Pocono properties for Lyme disease prevention.
If your property is in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or anywhere across NEPA and the Pocono Mountains and you don’t see your community named, the answer is almost certainly that we cover it. Call us at (272) 381-6545 and we’ll confirm.
Our Scranton and Wilkes-Barre service area runs across both cities plus Pittston, Kingston, Edwardsville, Plymouth, Plains Township, Dunmore, Hazleton, Carbondale, Dickson City, Olyphant, Throop, Jermyn, Forest City, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, Pocono Lake, Pocono Pines, and the rest of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. The Scranton Pennsylvania and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania market shifts neighborhood to neighborhood, and our residential program is built around that local variability. We work with single-family homes, townhomes, condo associations, apartment complexes, college rentals, Pocono vacation rentals, and commercial accounts of every size.
Our Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pest Control Process
Pricing in NEPA depends on three things: the size of your property, the pressure we identify on the initial inspection, and the service frequency you need. Most NEPA homes fall into a quarterly recurring schedule with the option to add specialty work as needed. Commercial pest control services accounts typically run monthly through the warmer months. Pocono hospitality customers often need elevated mosquito and tick cadence during peak tourism months. We give you a clear written estimate before any work starts, and you’ll never see a surprise charge on a follow-up visit.
Termite Control for Termites Across NEPA
Termite control for termites is one of the most important services we provide for older Scranton and Wilkes-Barre homes. NEPA termites work the wet spring soil and the humid summer months, and termite control demand peaks after heavy spring rains when termites swarm visibly. Our termite control program includes inspection for termite mud tubes, swarmer evidence, and conducive conditions across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Termite control is preventive work, not reactive. If termites are found, our termite control treatment plan is documented and the results are measurable. Termite control work in older Scranton rowhomes and Wilkes-Barre Victorian-era construction is some of the most common termite control demand we see.
Rodent Control for Rodents in NEPA Homes
Rodent control for rodents shifts indoors every fall in NEPA. House mice, Norway rats, and roof rats look for warmth as Scranton and Wilkes-Barre winters arrive. Older NEPA homes have entry points that newer construction doesn’t have, which is why rodent control demand spikes in October and November. Our rodent control program includes exclusion work to seal entry points, station setup for ongoing monitoring, and follow-up service to confirm rodents are eliminated. Rodent control in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre apartments often coordinates with landlords and property managers. Rodent control work for rodents in commercial NEPA facilities (warehouses, food-handling, hospitality) runs on a monthly cadence with documentation that supports sanitation audits.
Mosquito Control for Mosquitoes Across NEPA
Mosquito control for mosquitoes is built around the Susquehanna River drainage, NEPA creek systems, and Pocono lakes. Mosquitoes are most active in NEPA from May through September. Our mosquito control program targets breeding sites in standing water, harborage in tall grass and dense landscaping, and high-activity zones along yard perimeters. Mosquito control in the Poconos runs through the entire summer for hospitality customers because tourist-facing properties can’t tolerate mosquitoes around outdoor amenities. Mosquito control for residential NEPA yards reduces mosquito populations on the property rather than waiting for an exposure.
What We Treat in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre PA
Our Scranton and Wilkes-Barre services cover termite control for termites, carpenter ant work, ant extermination, spider extermination, cockroach extermination, bed bug extermination, mosquito control for mosquitoes, tick control for Lyme disease prevention, spotted lanternfly treatment, stink bug and cluster fly treatment, residential work, commercial pest control services, professional pest control services for restaurants and food-handling facilities, rodent control for rodents, wasp and hornet removal, and inspections. For larger wildlife removal needs in NEPA (raccoons, squirrels, bats, opossums), our team will refer you to a specialized exclusion partner who handles that work.
What Makes Our Treatments Effective
We tune the product, the frequency, and the application method to the property. A Scranton Hill Section historic home needs a different approach than a Pocono Mountains vacation rental. We treat the conditions, not the calendar, and we’ll tell you when a quarterly schedule isn’t the right answer. The 9X Protection Plan (Inspect, Protect, Prove) keeps the work documented and the results measurable across both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre service routes. Professional pest control services means using the right product at the right strength at the right time, and being transparent about why.
How Ninefold Compares in NEPA
Other companies in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre compete on price and on speed. We do too, but we add a written, documented 9X Protection Plan for every property, branch-level local NEPA technicians who know the metro and the Pocono Mountains, and a guarantee that brings us back at no charge between scheduled visits. If your current Scranton or Wilkes-Barre service is missing any of those, ask for a free NEPA quote and see the difference for yourself.
A Few Words From Our NEPA Customers
“Highly recommend! Kind, professional, and thorough service techs who keep you very informed about their treatment plan before and after a visit. Not a single bee’s nest was built along the peaks of our house this past year. I would like to commend them in particular for their most recent service. Jeromy B. went above and beyond in responding to our call for additional services. He not only ensured that the problem was resolved, but took extra steps to assure us that the rest of our home was safe and secure, to give advice and suggestions, and to recommend next steps. His explanations were so thorough, honest, and informative. And he was so kind to us and our children. Again, highly recommend the services of Ninefold Pest!”
— Daniel Marx ★★★★★
“Josh did a fantastic job. He is so courteous and knowledgeable. I appreciate his great work. I hope he is always my technician.”
— Christina ★★★★★
“Very pleased with service by Emerald today, articulate, professional and thorough. Happy to have her back anytime.”
— Mike McDermott ★★★★★
“My technician Jeromy is always so pleasant and helpful. He takes his time and makes sure all the bases are covered. Very professional, I highly recommend.”
— Bonnie Lockrow ★★★★★
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pest Control FAQ
How fast can a Ninefold Pest exterminator get to my Scranton or Wilkes-Barre home?
Same-day and next-day Scranton pest control and Wilkes-Barre pest control service is available in most cases across NEPA, including Pittston, Kingston, Plains Township, Dunmore, and the surrounding communities. The fastest path is to call (272) 381-6545 directly. Our Pittston-based team sits between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, so same-day availability is among the highest in our network for both cities. Online quote requests are returned the same business day during operating hours, Monday through Friday. Pocono service availability narrows slightly during peak summer due to the wider drive area.
What are the most common pests Ninefold treats in NEPA?
The most common pests Scranton and Wilkes-Barre customers call us about are termites and carpenter ants (the wood-destroying duo, which need ongoing termite extermination and carpenter ant extermination work), rodents (mice and rats) for cold-weather indoor migration, spotted lanternflies (the invasive species reportable to PA Department of Agriculture), stink bugs in fall, ticks on wooded properties (real Lyme disease risk in NEPA), mosquitoes from Susquehanna and creek drainage, and general ants, cockroaches, wasps, and spiders year-round.
Why are spotted lanternflies a big deal in NEPA?
Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species reportable to the PA Department of Agriculture. NEPA is part of the established infestation zone. They damage trees (especially tree of heaven, fruit trees, grape vines, ornamentals), drop honeydew that grows sooty mold on outdoor surfaces, and reproduce rapidly. Spotted lanternfly treatment includes egg-mass removal in winter, targeted spraying in spring and summer, and tree-of-heaven removal where needed. We offer spotted lanternfly treatment as part of our standard NEPA pest control service.
Do I really need tick control for my Scranton or Wilkes-Barre yard?
Pennsylvania consistently has one of the highest Lyme disease rates in the country, and NEPA’s wooded surroundings make tick pressure especially high here. Yards bordering woods, properties near walking trails, and homes with mature trees and dense landscaping all see consistent tick activity from spring through late fall. Tick control involves treating yard perimeters, harborage areas like leaf litter and tall grass, and wooded edges. The right tick control program reduces tick populations on the property rather than waiting for an exposure incident.
Do you handle bed bug extermination in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre?
Yes. Bed bug extermination is one of the more involved pest control services we provide for NEPA homes, apartments, and college rentals near the University of Scranton, Marywood, King’s College, and Wilkes University. Bed bug extermination typically requires a thorough inspection, preparation of the affected rooms, targeted application across mattresses, box springs, baseboards, and harborage points, and a follow-up visit to confirm the colony is fully eliminated. Bed bugs are resilient and rarely a single-visit fix. Call (272) 381-6545 if you suspect bed bugs and we’ll walk you through the next steps.
Are Ninefold Pest treatments safe for kids and pets?
Yes. Our pest control treatments are formulated to be safe for families and pets when applied per label and given the brief drying time the product specifies. Our exterminators explain the products being used, the areas being treated, and what to do during and immediately after the service. If you have specific sensitivities (newborns, immunocompromised family members, exotic pets, fish, reptiles, or specialty plants), tell the technician at the start of service and we’ll adjust the plan.
Does Ninefold cover commercial properties and the Poconos?
Yes. We work with Scranton and Wilkes-Barre offices, restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, distribution and warehousing facilities, and food-handling operations. Pocono coverage extends into Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, and the resort properties throughout the region. Commercial pest control service is built around inspection, monitoring, targeted treatment, and documentation that supports sanitation audits and health-department inspections. Most commercial pest control customers run on a monthly cadence. Pocono hospitality customers often need elevated mosquito and tick control cadence during peak tourism months.