Effective ways to prevent pest infiltration
Did you know that it is possible to effectively prevent pest infiltration? After performing extermination and decontamination in your home or business, Nova Extermination will use foolproof prevention methods that will keep insects, rodents and small animals out of your property!
The most effective method to prevent pests from infiltrating is to make sure that they can no longer sneak into your home or business. Our methods then consist of blocking or blocking the possible entrances.
Where do insects, rodents and small animals sneak in?
Ants, spiders and other insects squeeze in through small holes and cracks in poorly sealed window and door frames, through the hole in the telephone wire, through holes in your heaters, through foundation cracks and through rotten wood (in which carpenter ants dig tunnels).
The junction between the roof and the exterior wall of the house is where rodents most often infiltrate. Indeed, sometimes a hollow forms there, and the mice only have to climb on the brick to get there quite easily. A mouse can enter a hole as small as a 10-cent coin, while a rat can enter through a hole the size of a 25-cent coin.
Small animals also manage to enter the house through the chimney or through the ventilation valves. And what about the birds that make their nests in your kitchen hood! Soffits are also places to which special attention must be paid, since small animals (raccoons, bats, squirrels, etc.) sneak in to settle in your attic.
Local presence for pest control plans
Our annual prevention plans target buildings at recurring risk, with deployment concentrated on the immediate South Shore and the Richelieu Valley. In Longueuil and its neighbourhoods, we visit the condominiums of Old Longueuil and the heritage triplexes twice a year. Prevention in Brossard is organized around quarterly rounds in the commercial sectors of the DIX30 and condominiums in the south. Our Prévention Rive-Sud program brings together restaurants, food stores and educational institutions under a seasonal contract. In Boucherville (Vieux-Boucherville), the industrial park near the A20 requires monthly monitoring of rodent baits. Our coverage also extends to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, especially for downtown businesses. In Saint-Hyacinthe and the surrounding area, several agri-food companies entrust us with their prevention plans under HACCP certification.
Did you know?
Mice and field mice can climb on anything porous; Brick and wood will help them infiltrate your home by climbing on them.
Our deterrence methods
It is very difficult to get rid of rodents in your home or business if the source of infiltration is not blocked or caulked. Our caulking service is an effective solution for preventing pest infiltration.
Our technicians will take the time necessary to inspect the nooks and crannies of your home and identify possible entry points. They can then caulk holes and cracks in the walls and door surrounds, as well as seal cracks in the concrete of your foundation. They can also install screens on the chimney hole, replace the ventilation dampers and caulk the perimeter of all the roof elements (fan, kitchen hatch, skylights, etc.).
If you realize that you have an anthill in your backyard, it is imperative to carry out an extermination before the ants attempt to enter your home (usually in late fall). Our technicians can also spray an insecticide around the outside of your home to keep insects at bay. This is also part of preventing pest infiltration.
Our projects
Contact us for more information on our pest infiltration prevention services. Nova Extermination has a license from the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ: 5734-75930-01) as well as from the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail to carry out caulking and other necessary work.
You can reach the Nova Extermination team at 1-844-880-6682 or 514-MON-NOVA for pest infiltration prevention services, in order to prevent a future infestation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Prevention Service
What is Nova Extermination’s general prevention service?
The prevention service includes inspection, sealing of access and preventive treatments to prevent an infestation from setting in. Rather than reacting to an existing problem, it acts upstream to protect your property. Our technicians offer it to homes and businesses on the South Shore and Montérégie.
Why opt for prevention rather than waiting for an infestation?
Prevention limits the risk of damage, contamination and high costs associated with an advanced infestation. By identifying the vulnerabilities of a building early, you can avoid many inconveniences in Longueuil or Chambly. This is a proactive approach that is particularly useful for businesses with hygiene standards.
What does a prevention program include?
It typically includes a site inspection, identification of points of entry, exclusion recommendations, and targeted preventative treatments. Periodic visits are made to monitor for signs of activity. The program is adapted according to the type of building and the most likely pests.
How often should preventive interventions be repeated?
The frequency depends on the type of building, its environment and the risks present; Some settings require seasonal visits, others more frequent. Food shops, for example, often require regular monitoring. Our technicians establish a schedule adapted to your reality in Saint-Hubert or Sainte-Julie.
Does prevention guarantee that no pests will appear?
Prevention considerably reduces the risks, but we do not guarantee the absolute absence of pests, because the environment is changing. Neglected maintenance or changes to the building’s surroundings can create new vulnerabilities. Our technicians adjust the plan on a case-by-case basis to maximize protection.
How much does a prevention service cost?
The price is established on the basis of an evaluation, depending on the size of the building, the risks targeted and the frequency of visits. An evaluation on the South Shore allows you to build a plan adapted to your budget and your needs. It is a paid service provided by certified technicians.