Meet Giancarlo D’Andraia, Founder & Pest Control Expert at The Pest Paisan

BPI Certified | Certified Pest Control Applicator, NY | Founder & East Side Lead Technician

Giancarlo D’Andraia is the founder of The Pest Paisan – The Mosquito Guido and a hands on technician who personally services homes and businesses across the East Side of Long Island. Every article on this site credited to Giancarlo draws directly from the pest issues he sees and treats in the field, week in and week out.

Giancarlo D'Andraia

Areas of Expertise

  • General pest remediation for residential and commercial properties
  • Exterior focused, recurring pest prevention (CORE Pest Plan)
  • Tick and mosquito reduction programs
  • Rodent control, including mouse and rat programs
  • Stinging insect nest treatment and removal
  • Termite station based protection
  • Carpenter ant colony treatment
  • Cockroach, bed bug, and flea remediation

Credentials & Education

  • BPI Certified
  • Certified pest control applicator, New York State
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication and business administration, University of Tampa, graduated magna cum laude, 2023
  • Honors graduate, high school
  • 2.5+ years personally treating homes and businesses on Long Island

Field Experience

Giancarlo picked pest control and went all in, building his technical knowledge from the ground up while also leading the business day to day. That same discipline shows up across the rest of his life. He holds a Leader of the Year award and a Fight of the Night title from kickboxing competition, and he was recognized as a top 3 storyteller at the University of Tampa, a skill that shapes how he explains pest issues to customers in plain, straightforward language rather than jargon.

Leadership & Community Involvement

  • President, LeTip on Main, Patchogue, NY
  • Former president, University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Organization
  • Featured speaker: UT freshman welcoming events, storytelling competitions, LeTip meetings, and CEO conference leadership ceremonies

Why Giancarlo Started The Pest Paisan – The Mosquito Guido

Giancarlo’s approach comes down to one idea: getting rid of discomfort in the place people should feel most comfortable, their own home. That belief drives the company’s exterior first, low intrusion approach and the emphasis on clear communication before, during, and after every visit. His stated mission is to treat every home and business like family, through honest work, real training, and the discipline it takes to earn trust one visit at a time.

Connect with Giancarlo

  • Social: @giancarlodand

Have a pest problem on the East Side of Long Island? Call or text (631) 437-0007 for a free inspection with Giancarlo’s team.