Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that shelter close to where people sleep. In South Brisbane, with its apartments, share houses and short-stay rentals, they often arrive in luggage, on second-hand furniture or after a trip away. They tuck into mattress seams, bed frame joints, bedside tables, skirting boards and even behind picture frames, and they come out at night to feed.
Bed bugs take patience to deal with, because eggs are hard to reach and the insects squeeze into tiny cracks. The crew we book starts with a close inspection of the bedrooms and nearby furniture to see how far they have spread. They then treat the beds, frames, furniture and room edges, and most jobs need a second visit a couple of weeks later to catch bugs that have hatched since. The crew can explain the plan and price for both visits.
- A detailed inspection of mattresses, bed frames, bedheads and bedside furniture
- Treatment of seams, joints, cracks and skirting boards around beds
- Attention to couches and chairs where people rest
- A preparation list sent before the first visit
- A second visit to treat newly hatched bugs, priced upfront
Before the visit, wash bedding and clothes from affected rooms in hot water and dry them on a hot setting, then bag them. Vacuum mattresses and floors and empty the vacuum outside. Try not to move furniture or sleep in other rooms, as that can spread bed bugs through the home. If you are in an apartment, tell the building manager, as neighbouring units may need checking. For bites or any health worry, ask a doctor.
To book bed bug treatment in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where you have seen signs.
