Our team responded to an urgent call from a landlord managing a twelve-unit rental property in Boucherville, on the South Shore of Montreal. Several tenants in the Rue de la Rivière area had been reporting nocturnal bites and brownish stains on their bedding for several weeks. In a multi-unit building, the spread of bed bugs from one apartment to another can be extremely rapid, which requires a structured and coordinated intervention. Nova Extermination has deployed its complete protocol to eradicate the infestation and protect all residents.
Thorough inspection of affected dwellings
As soon as we arrived in Boucherville, our certified technicians carried out a thorough inspection of each of the twelve units, starting with those whose occupants had reported symptoms. We systematically examined bed frames, mattresses, box springs, baseboards, electrical outlets, picture frames and cracks in the walls. Inspection confirmed an active infestation in five adjoining dwellings, with different stages of development visible: translucent eggs, nymphs and adults. The neighboring homes showed early traces suggesting an incipient contamination. This accurate mapping was essential before undertaking any treatment as part of our bed bug extermination service.
Coordinated heat and chemical treatment
Given the extent of the infestation and the presence of several affected dwellings, we opted for a combination of heat treatment and residual insecticide application. Heat treatment, which involves raising the room temperature to over 50 degrees Celsius for several hours, eliminates bed bugs at all stages of development, including eggs. This method is particularly effective in highly contaminated homes. In parallel, a spraying of registered residual insecticide was carried out in transit areas, common corridors and adjacent dwellings showing early signs. Diatomaceous powders were applied to cracks and wall voids to create a durable barrier. The entire operation was planned in collaboration with the landlord to minimize the discomfort of tenants, especially those in the residential area near Old Boucherville. Our work in this building follows the same rigor as that described in our realization in an apartment building on the South Shore.
Follow-up and preventive measures
An initial follow-up was performed two weeks after the initial treatment to check for live bugs and to treat areas where new eggs may have hatched. Detection traps have been installed under the footboards of the treated units to monitor any reappearance. The owner also received a detailed prevention guide covering the inspection of used furniture, the use of protective mattress covers and the importance of notifying management quickly in case of new symptoms. For long-term protection of their building stock, we recommended that they consult our pest prevention plan. If you manage housing in Boucherville or the surrounding areas, our exterminator in Boucherville is available quickly. You can also consult our realization in a comparable residential context on the South Shore. Nova Extermination is committed to ensuring healthy living environments for both homeowners and tenants in the region.