Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that hide in the seams of mattresses, bed frames, bedside tables and the edges of carpet. They feed at night and leave itchy bites in lines or clusters. They travel in luggage, second-hand furniture and bags, so they turn up in homes, share houses and rentals across the Northern Suburbs after travel or a move.
Signs to look for include small dark spots on sheets and mattress seams, tiny pale eggs in crevices, shed skins and a musty smell in bad cases. If you think you have them, do not move to another bedroom to sleep, as they will often come with you. Call us instead and describe what you have found, or send a photo.
The crew we book inspects the bedrooms and nearby furniture, then treats mattresses, bed bases, frames, skirting boards, power points and other hiding spots. Bed bugs are tough, so a second visit about two weeks later is usually part of the plan to catch any eggs that hatch after the first treatment. We tell you the number of visits when we give you the upfront price.
- Inspection of beds, frames, bedside tables and nearby furniture
- Treatment of mattress seams, bed bases and carpet edges
- Treatment of gaps around skirting boards and power points
- A second visit booked to catch newly hatched bugs
- A checklist of washing and bagging to do before each visit
Wash bedding and clothes on a hot cycle, run them through a hot dryer, and bag them until the job is done. Do not throw out furniture before the crew has looked at it. Call 03 7053 9823 to book bed bug treatment in the Northern Suburbs.