About Suburban Pest Control

Integrity - We do the right thing even when it’s hard or when no one is looking. We are living by the same standards we expect from others. We are trustworthy. When we give our word, others can count on it.

Teamwork – We work well together. We cooperate. We collaborate with each other to get to an end goal. We are always trying our best in any circumstances, making our best effort, and we always ask ourselves “How can we help?” We consider our customers and clients a part of our Team!

Caring – We are helpful and go the extra mile whenever possible. We are attentive, considerate, mindful, and kind. We take good care of others – our customers, our coworkers, and our equipment, vehicles, etc.

Professionalism – We have the skills, good judgment, and exhibit polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well. We know and follow the set of industry standards and exceed them. We communicate clearly. We develop and nurture professional relationships. We value work ethics. We provide high-quality service in the office, on the phone, in the field, and in person, always striving to make it outstanding.

Accountability – We are responsible for our own actions. We do not make excuses. We do not blame others. We know exactly what we are responsible for, and we take ownership of it. We are consistent and reliable.

Our Story

1944 - Founded in 1944 in NYC by Philip Unger, grandfather of our present owner; under a different name Abaco Exterminating (name easy to be found in yellow pages – alphabetically was showing up first!) focused on the service in the city

1974 – In the Suburbs – In 1974 Suburban Pest Control company was opened by the son of Philip Unger to service suburbs

1996 – Family Legacy – in 1996 Ken Unger, the grandson of the founder started working here after graduating college majoring in Business Administration and Anthropology

1998 – The Union – in 1998 both companies merged after the passing of the original founder

2001 – Current President – in 2001 Ken Unger took over the ownership of both entities growing the company from 7 employees to over 40 today

2011 – Move to Yonkers – in 2011 the Suburban Pest Control location moved from 375 McLane Ave in Yonkers to 60 Runyon Ave

2020 – Surviving the Pandemic – Like everyone else around the world, we faced challenges and setbacks due to Covid-19. By working together like a family, we were able to overcome them and continue to provide the best pest control we can.