Catering establishments, grocery stores, food stores and processing plants can use targeted fumigation in the event of a persistent infestation of cockroaches, mealworms or moths, usually at night during closures.
Nova Extermination offers this service with technicians holding the Restricted Application Permit (RAP) issued by Health Canada, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. License RBQ 5734 75930 01. Service offered on the South Shore of Montreal and beyond as needed.
Who is this service for?
Restaurants and shops. Restaurants with persistent infestation of cockroaches or mealworms, grocery stores with stock infestation, food processing plants with loss of MAPAQ compliance.
If you are unsure about the relevance of this service for your situation, contact us at 514 666 6682 for a telephone consultation. We assess in a few minutes whether fumigation is the right option or whether another service from our catalogue (e.g. insect treatment or pest prevention) would be more suitable.
Applicable regulatory framework
MAPAQ compliance (in Quebec), HACCP, traceability of food batches, return to operation only upon certification.
All of our fumigation technicians hold the Restricted Application Permit (RAP) issued by Health Canada, recertified every 5 years. We keep complete documentation of each intervention (gas batches, measurement probes, certificates) accessible for audit for five years.
How the treatment is carried out step by step
Fumigation by long-acting residual aerosol or gas fumigation depending on the extent, coordinated access with management during closing hours, forced ventilation before reopening, measurement of food surface residues, reprocessing of exposed preparations if necessary
Total duration: night intervention 4 to 8 hours depending on the surface, commercial resumption in the morning.
Before the operation
- Due diligence of the site, measurement of the volume to be treated
- Safety plan and coordination with the authorities in urban areas
- Notification of affected occupants or neighbours
- Written estimate with proposed gas, exposure time and reoccupation time
During the intervention
- Tight sealing of the volume to be treated
- Controlled injection with continuous measuring probes
- Perimeter monitoring to detect leaks
- Monitoring of concentrations at intervals defined according to the gas used
After the intervention
- Forced ventilation until safe concentrations are returned
- Residue measurement with calibrated instrument
- Certificate issued and delivered in person or by secure email
Underwriting and Inspection
The quote for this service depends on the exact volume, the gas chosen, the time limit imposed and the documentation required by your buyer or authority.
Here are the service variants we offer for this need:
- Restaurant or food shop (1 night)
- Average grocery or food market
- Food Processing Workshop
- Monthly post-fumigation follow-up contract
What influences the quote
- Surface or volume to be treated
- Extent of the infestation or situation
- Accessibility of the areas concerned
- Response time requested (planned or emergency)
- Scope of the desired warranty
- Documentation required for insurer, notary or audit
The inspection is non-binding. We evaluate on site (or by phone as the case may be) and give you a written estimate adapted to your building before any work begins. No unpleasant surprises at the end.
Documents and certificates issued
Certificate of treatment in accordance with mapaq and haccp audits, residue measurement sheet, monthly monitoring plan. All our certificates are:
- Numbered and signed by PAR certified technician
- Archived 5 years for customs traceability or dispute
- Compliant with ISPM 15 requirements for exports
- Accepted by major customs agencies (CBSA, US Customs, EU)
- Downloadable on request via secure link for quick transmission to the buyer
Additional services possible
Depending on your operation, other services can complement it:
For an overview, check out our main fumigation services page.
Questions
How long does it take to plan this fumigation?
For urgent cases (imminent export, confirmed active infestation), 48 to 72 hours. For recurring contracts (seasonal silos, planned batches), year-round planning.
Are there chemical residues in the goods after processing?
No, after ventilation and residue measurement, the goods are certified below the regulatory thresholds (0.1 ppm for phosphine in food grains, for example). The certificate documents this measurement.
What gas do you use and why?
Phosphine as standard, methyl bromide for some demanding countries. The choice depends on the goods, the destination country and the available time. We validate with you before intervention.
Is the certificate valid for my customs export?
Yes, our certificates meet ISPM 15 requirements and are accepted by major customs agencies and international buyers. If your buyer has specific requirements, please let us know: we will adapt the documentation.
How do I get a quote for this intervention?
Inspection after a brief preliminary audit of the volume to be processed and the documentary requirements (export, buyer, authority). The estimate is written, detailed and fixed before any work begins.
What are the risks for my employees or for the neighbourhood?
The safety protocol eliminates risks when followed: watertight containment, monitoring probes, controlled ventilation, measurement of residues before reoccupation. For urban areas, coordination with local authorities and notification of neighbours.
Contact Nova Extermination
Inspection within 24 hours, quick intervention. Intervention the next day. Coverage assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the condition of the building. Call 514 666 6682 or fill out the contact form for commercial fumigation.
Nova Extermination, RBQ license 5734 75930 01. Service 7 days a week, including public holidays. Health Canada Licensed Products.
Frequently Asked Questions: Commercial Fumigation
How does commercial fumigation work with Nova Extermination in Montérégie?
Commercial fumigation targets businesses, restaurants, buildings and spaces for professional use where an infestation compromises hygiene or operations. Our RBQ and CNESST-certified technicians plan the intervention outside of peak hours, seal the targeted areas and apply an approved fumigant adapted to the type of establishment. We serve businesses in Longueuil, Brossard and throughout the South Shore of Montreal.
Can you intervene outside of business hours to limit the impact on our activities?
Yes, Nova Extermination schedules commercial fumigation in the evening, at night or during closures to reduce the interruption of your operations. We coordinate the schedule with your manager, secure access and confirm the reopening only after ventilation and concentration readings. This flexibility is particularly appreciated by businesses in Boucherville and Saint-Hubert.
Does commercial fumigation meet the safety standards applicable to businesses?
Our interventions are carried out by certified technicians according to approved processes and products, in compliance with CNESST requirements and health rules. We document the processing and provide you with the necessary instructions for your inspection or compliance files. This helps you demonstrate rigorous pest management to the authorities.
What types of commercial establishments do you handle?
We work in restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, offices, apartment buildings and commercial premises in the greater South Shore area. Each sector requires an approach adapted to the foodstuffs, traffic and regulatory constraints specific to the activity. Nova Extermination adjusts the fumigation process accordingly after an on-site evaluation.
How much does commercial fumigation cost?
The price is established on the basis of an evaluation, depending on the extent of the situation, the surface area of the premises, the type of infestation and the operating constraints. Nova Extermination carries out an inspection of your establishment in Montérégie in order to submit a customized proposal. This paid professional service is performed by RBQ and CNESST certified technicians.
Do you guarantee the complete elimination of pests in our business?
We use effective certified processes, but the results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the extent of the infestation, the traffic and the condition of the facilities. Nova Extermination honestly offers you follow-up and prevention measures rather than a total guarantee that is impossible to insure. An active business environment always has reintroduction factors to manage.