Fumigation is used when conventional treatments fail or are not possible: goods for export, bulk foodstuffs, massive resistant infestations, buildings that are difficult to access. The gas penetrates everywhere (cracks, packaging, cavities) and eliminates the entire biological cycle in a single intervention.
Nova Extermination operates on the South Shore of Montreal and beyond, with technicians holding the Restricted Application Permit issued by Health Canada for phosphine and methyl bromide. RBQ 5734 75930 01 license, ISPM 15 compliance for exports, HACCP, BRC and IFS compliance for the agri-food industry.
Who Needs Fumigation Service
- Exporters : sea containers, consignments of goods, packaging wood required to meet ISPM 15 (ISPM 15 certificate)
- Grain cooperatives : silos infested with weevils, mealworms or moths
- Rail operators : grain wagons requiring treatment before reopening
- Restaurateurs and grocers : persistent infestations of German cockroaches or mealworms resistant to conventional treatment
- Warehouse managers : widespread infestations requiring a complete shutdown of the site
- Aircraft : disinsection on certain roads, fumigation during prolonged storage
Our 8 fumigation services
- Fumigation of shipping containers
- Aircraft fumigation
- Railcar fumigation
- Fumigation of agricultural silos
- Cargo fumigation
- Warehouse fumigation
- Commercial fumigation
- Complete residential fumigation
Phosphine or methyl bromide, which choice?
The choice of gas depends on three factors:
- Destination countries : some require a specific gas (Australia often requires methyl bromide, Europe accepts phosphine)
- Type of the goods : phosphine compatible with cereals intended for human consumption, bromide more versatile but gradually being phased out of the market
- Available time : phosphine 72 to 96 h exposure, bromide 24 to 48 h
We validate the choice before intervention according to your export file, your product sheet and the requirements of your buyer.
Underwriting and Inspection
Each operation is approved after a rapid due diligence. Inspection without obligation.
Here are the service variants we offer for this need:
- 20ft sea container
- 40ft shipping container
- Standard grain car
- Agricultural silos up to 2,000 tonnes
- Complete warehouse (depending on volume)
- Lot under tarpaulin (cargo)
- Aircraft in routine disinsection
- Complete residential fumigation (exceptional cases)
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.
Regulatory Compliance
Fumigation is strictly supervised. Depending on the context of your operation:
- Restricted Application Permit (RAP): issued by Health Canada, mandatory to handle phosphine and methyl bromide. Our technicians are recertified every 5 years
- ISPM 15 and ISPM 15 : International Standard for Export Packaging Wood
- Residue limits : for phosphine, below 0.1 ppm in food cereals, below 0.5 ppm for industrial use
- Urban area : mandatory coordination with municipal authorities and notification of immediate neighbours
Questions
What is the time between the application and the fumigation?
For an urgent case (imminent export, active infestation), we intervene within 48 to 72 hours. For recurring contracts, we plan for the year.
Does the gas leave residues in the goods?
No, provided that the final ventilation and residue measurement are respected. We certify by measurement that the goods are below the thresholds before delivery.
Do you work outside of Quebec?
Yes for industrial cases (silo, container, wagon). Travel expenses applicable according to distance.
What certificate do you provide after fumigation?
Numbered certificate, signed by certified technician, complies with customs requirements and ISPM 15. 5-year conservation in the Nova archive.
Is fumigation safe for my employees and the neighbourhood?
Yes, provided that the protocol is respected: watertight containment, monitoring probes, controlled ventilation, measurement of residues before reoccupation. For urban areas, we coordinate with local authorities and notify immediate neighbors.
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 a fumigation quote.
Nova Extermination, RBQ license 5734 75930 01. Service 7 days a week, including public holidays. Health Canada Licensed Products.
Frequently Asked Questions: Fumigation
What is fumigation and when should it be used?
Fumigation is a process that uses a registered fumigant in gaseous form to control insects and pests in a confined space, including inside packages, structures and cavities. It is used when surface treatments are insufficient, especially for deep infestations or goods. Nova Extermination offers this service to residential, commercial and industrial customers on the South Shore and Montérégie.
What types of sites can Nova Extermination fumigate?
We work in residences, businesses, warehouses, agricultural silos, containers, cargoes as well as on commercial, port and industrial sites in the greater region. Each context requires a process and a registered product adapted to the volume, tightness and nature of the infestation. Nova Extermination evaluates each site before recommending the appropriate approach.
Is fumigation safe and well supervised?
Yes, when it is entrusted to certified technicians who follow containment, exposure, ventilation and verification protocols. Nova Extermination applies the requirements of the CNESST and only uses products that are approved according to their technical data sheet. We confirm the safety of the premises by taking surveys before any reintegration.
What distinguishes fumigation from a conventional extermination treatment?
Unlike spot surface treatments, fumigation diffuses a gas that penetrates an entire confined space and reaches insects hidden in structures, packaging, or product masses. It is suitable for widespread or deep infestations that conventional methods cannot reach. Our technicians determine the method best suited to your situation during the evaluation.
How much does a fumigation service cost?
The price is established on the basis of an evaluation, depending on the extent of the situation, the type of site, the volume to be treated and the fumigant required. Nova Extermination first conducts an inspection on the South Shore or in Montérégie before presenting a suitable proposal. This professional paid service is carried out by RBQ and CNESST certified technicians.
Do you offer a warranty on your fumigation services?
We apply approved processes and products that are recognized for their effectiveness, but the results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the extent of the infestation and the condition of the premises. Nova Extermination honestly informs you of realistic expectations and offers follow-up measures rather than a total guarantee. Each environment has its own reintroduction factors.