An Asian cuisine restaurant in Granby, on the South Shore of Montreal, called on our services after discovering oriental cockroaches in its professional kitchen. The situation was worrying: these insects, potential vectors of bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. e.g., represented a direct health risk for the establishment and its customers. The owner, concerned about respecting the hygiene standards imposed by the MAPAQ, needed a quick, discreet and efficient intervention. Our team of exterminators in Granby responded in less than twenty-four hours to conduct a complete inspection of the premises.
Diagnosis in a recovery environment
Inspecting a commercial kitchen requires a different methodical approach than a residential dwelling. Our technician thoroughly examined the areas most at risk: under and behind the cooking equipment, the inside of hoods and grates, the spaces under the prep counters, the supply cabinets, the cold room and the goods receiving room. Sticky traps have been installed in strategic areas to confirm the presence of oriental cockroaches, a species that is more robust than the American cockroach and often associated with wetlands such as drains and pipes. The presence of oothecae near a floor drain confirmed that the colony had been established for several weeks. This diagnostic phase is fundamental for food establishments, where treatments must be carefully planned to avoid contamination of the food.
Treatment adapted to the food environment
In a restaurant, the use of phytosanitary products is strictly regulated. We have favoured a two-pronged approach. First, the application of bait gel in non-food areas: behind equipment, in cracks in walls, under baseboards and around ducts. The advantage of the bait gel is that it is applied at precise points, away from the preparation surfaces, while remaining highly attractive to cockroaches. Second, residual spraying was carried out in areas not exposed to food, including service rooms, storage room and the space around drains after thorough cleaning. Our professional cockroach extermination service takes into account the constraints specific to establishments in the food sector, ensuring that each product used is approved for this type of environment. Treating the drains with a suitable insecticide also eliminated the individuals who took refuge in the pipes.
Decontamination and prevention in the restaurant industry
After the removal of cockroaches, decontamination and disinfection of the affected surfaces was strongly recommended to remove pheromones and biological traces left by insects, which can attract new colonies. We provided the homeowner with a detailed report of the treated areas and a list of preventative recommendations: sealing cracks around pipes, improving the tightness of storage areas, removing excess moisture, and implementing a rigorous drain cleaning routine. The receipt of goods must also be controlled, as packaging cartons are often a vector for the introduction of cockroaches into commercial kitchens. Our previous achievements, including a similar intervention in a catering establishment, are a testament to our expertise in this complex field.
Results and Regulatory Compliance
Follow-up two weeks after treatment confirmed the absence of any cockroach activity in the kitchen and ancillary areas. The restaurant was able to resume normal operations in full compliance with MAPAQ requirements. A quarterly monitoring protocol has been put in place to ensure continuous monitoring and detect any recurrence before it becomes a problem. Trusting Nova Extermination for the pest management of your food establishment means choosing a certified partner who understands the health and regulatory issues specific to the restaurant sector on the South Shore. You can also consult our realization on bed bugs in a business to discover other examples of our work in a commercial environment in Granby and the region.