A family from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, on the South Shore, asked Nova Extermination to treat a bed bug infestation discovered in their intergenerational home. This type of housing, which is very common in residential areas such as Mont Saint-Bruno, has a particularity: two distinct living units under the same roof, with occupants of different generations whose routines and degrees of mobility vary considerably. The presence of seniors in the lower part of the house made the situation all the more urgent, as seniors are often more susceptible to repeated bites and sleep disturbances.
Differentiated diagnosis by unit
The inspection was conducted separately in the two units of the intergenerational house. In the main unit occupied by the elderly parents, the infestation was active in the bedroom, with a marked concentration in the box spring and the corners of the bed frame. In the adult children’s unit on the upper floor, the traces were less abundant but present in two rooms, including that of a young child. The junction between the two units, including plumbing pipes and electrical conduits passing from floor to floor, has been identified as a likely route for stink bug migration. Such a configuration complicates standard processing and requires tailor-made planning, as shown by our realisation in a house with a complex configuration. For families in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, our exterminator in Saint-Bruno knows the local specificities of the habitat.
Suitable treatment for vulnerable occupants
Due to the presence of a young child and the elderly, we prioritized methods with low chemical impact. Heat treatment was applied in both bedrooms of the parents’ unit, with special attention to heat management to prevent damage to the sensitive equipment present in the bedroom. For the upper unit, a combination of water vapour for mattresses and padding, and low-odour residual insecticide for hard surfaces, was preferred. The ducts and junctions between the two floors were applied with diatomaceous powder to block the identified migration routes. Occupants have been asked to leave the premises for the duration of the heat treatment, a standard precautionary measure that we clearly communicate in advance. The use of our bed bug extermination service always includes an assessment of the specific constraints of each household.
Post-treatment check-up and family support
Two follow-up visits were carried out to ensure complete eradication in both units. Monitoring traps did not reveal any residual activity after the second monitoring. The family was accompanied with recommendations adapted to each group of occupants: for the elderly, simplification of the procedures for regular inspection of bedding; For young parents, instructions on the inspection of cuddly toys and children’s clothes when returning from daycare or travel. The decontamination and disinfection of mattresses and textiles completed the treatment. Also check out our realization in another family context on the South Shore to see our global approach. Our extermination services in Quebec adapt to each situation, no matter how specific, to restore tranquility in each home.