A family owner of a single-family home in the residential area of Saint-Hubert, on the South Shore, contacted our team after finding German cockroaches in their kitchen for several consecutive nights. The phenomenon, initially minimized, quickly intensified: insects had colonized the areas behind the refrigerator, under the dishwasher and in the low cabinets. Located near LeMoyne, this neighborhood of family homes is not spared from this type of infestation, often introduced via grocery boxes, second-hand appliances or salvaged furniture. Our exterminator in Saint-Hubert intervened quickly to assess the situation and reassure the family.
Thorough Home Inspection
The inspection of a single-family home for a seed cockroach infestation necessarily begins with the kitchen, the centerpiece of their habitat. Our technician used a detection light and an inspection mirror to examine the most inaccessible corners: the space between the wall and the cabinets, the inside of the refrigerator motor, the pipes under the sink, the failing caulking joints and the cracks in the floor. Oothecae, the egg capsules characteristic of the German cockroaches, were found stuck under the drawers of a low cupboard, confirming that the colony was actively reproducing in the home. The inspection also included the bathroom adjacent to the kitchen and the basement, to ensure that the infestation had not yet migrated to other areas of the house. This initial assessment is essential to adapt the treatment to the reality of the home.
Application of gel bait and residual treatment
Given the presence of children in the household, we favored a targeted application of insecticidal bait gel in areas out of reach of children and pets. The gel was deposited in micro-dots behind the baseboards, under the cabinets, inside the refrigerator motor and in inaccessible technical spaces. This method of application at precise points limits exposure to the products while ensuring maximum effectiveness against the colony. In addition, light residual spraying was applied in the non-food areas of the basement and around the pipes. Our approach to professional cockroach extermination always takes into account the profile of the occupants to adapt the methods and products used. The Health Canada approved products we use meet safety standards for family homes.
Sealing of entry points and practical tips
Once the main treatment was done, our technician identified and reported several potential entry points: cracks in the joints between the countertop and the wall, insufficiently caulked space around the pipes under the sink, and a leak behind the refrigerator. Simple but effective clogging work has been carried out or recommended to physically block the reinfestation pathways. The family also received practical advice: emptying garbage cans every night, disposing of unnecessary boxes, checking groceries on delivery, correcting a slight leak under the sink, and storing dry food in airtight containers. You can see how we have handled similar cases by consulting our realization on a recently treated residential infestation. For situations that also involve more severe hygiene problems, we also offer a complete unsanitary cleaning .
Follow-up and confirmation of disposal
Follow-up carried out two weeks after treatment showed a very significant reduction in the cockroach population. The sticky traps installed during the initial inspection showed only a few isolated individuals, a sign that the colony had been massively decimated. An additional treatment of gel bait was carried out in areas with lower residual activity to complete the elimination. At the second follow-up, four weeks after the initial procedure, no live cockroaches or signs of recent activity were detected. The family was able to resume a normal routine, with the assurance that their home in Saint-Hubert was free of this infestation. Our extermination company offers clear guarantees on its interventions and remains available for any additional follow-up according to the needs of the customers.