When it comes to keeping homes pest-free, Long Islanders know who to trust. A&C Pest Management has been voted “Best Exterminator on Long Island” three years in a row—and for good reason. This family-run business has built a reputation not just for results, but for doing things the right way: smart, green and sustainable.
“We’re delivering pest control services the way our customers want them — effective, responsive and environmentally conscious,” says Jim Skinner, A&C’s owner and associate certified entomologist. And with their latest Long Island Choice Award win in 2025, it’s clear their approach is striking a chord with eco-conscious homeowners across the region.
From high-tech termite baiting to organic mosquito treatments, A&C is leading the charge in green innovation, and Long Islanders are here for it.
Green tech in action
A&C has been ahead of the eco-friendly curve for decades. “In our 56 years of business, we’ve recognized the importance of moving toward greener pest control solutions,” Skinner notes. From launching cutting-edge termite baiting systems to embracing non-chemical bed bug treatments, A&C’s track record in green innovation is extensive.
Back in 1995, A&C was one of just eight companies in the metro area selected by Dow Chemical to introduce Sentricon — a revolutionary termite control system that uses a small amount of insect growth regulator bait rather than gallons of harmful neurotoxins. “It’s not only more effective than using hundreds of gallons of neurotoxins — it’s smarter and greener,” says Skinner.
Skinner explains that the Sentricon system targets termites at the soil level, disrupting their ability to molt and reproduce. “The bait gets shared through the colony via a process called trophallaxis. As it does so, it stops the body from molting. So instead of working out as a neurotoxin,” he explains, “it's more environmentally sound. It won the [EPA’s] Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award three times.”
Organic and thermal solutions
Eco-conscious customers especially appreciate A&C’s use of organic mosquito control products, like In2Care, that go beyond the typical sprays. In2Care, developed from research in Africa, uses a combination of natural fungi and insect growth regulators to control mosquito populations at both the larval and adult stages.
“Mosquitoes feed on plants, not just blood,” Skinner explains. “We looked for a way to disrupt their life cycle and found In2Care…proving that eco-friendly can also be highly effective.”
For bed bugs, A&C offers Thermal Remediation — an innovative, chemical-free heat treatment that eradicates infestations without residue. “We’ve heavily invested in Thermal Remediation, using heat to eliminate bed bugs — no chemicals involved,” Skinner notes.
A local legacy, a sustainable future
Founded in part by Skinner’s father, A&C has always been a family business. Now operated with Skinner’s wife and sons, the company remains rooted in its Long Island community — while constantly evolving with the latest in pest control science.
“We’re always trying to look for the minimal impact on the environment, but still control the environment to where everyone is happy and we’re giving them the peace of mind that they deserve,” Skinner says.
With decades of experience, a pioneering spirit in eco-innovation, and generations of trust, A&C Pest Management isn’t just controlling pests — they’re setting the standard for a healthier, more sustainable Long Island.
For more information on A&C Pest Management, visit https://acpest.com/.
