Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects about the size of an apple seed. In Mitchelton they usually arrive in suitcases after travel, in second-hand beds or couches, or in bags from shared accommodation. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedside drawers, skirting boards and couch joints, coming out at night. Signs include tiny dark spots on sheets and mattresses, shed skins, pale eggs and, in larger numbers, a musty smell.
The crew we book starts with a close look at beds, bed bases, headboards, bedside tables, couches and nearby skirting boards and power points. They then treat the areas where bed bugs are found, working into seams, joints, screw holes and cracks. Bed bug work almost always needs a second visit a couple of weeks later to catch any that hatch after the first treatment. The crew explains this plan, and we give you pricing for both visits upfront.
- Close inspection of beds, bed bases, couches and furniture
- Treatment of seams, joints, cracks and skirting boards
- A planned second visit for newly hatched bed bugs
- A clear list of steps to prepare each room
- Suits houses, units, townhouses and rental properties
Before the visit, wash bedding, curtains and clothes from the affected rooms on a hot cycle and dry them on high heat. Keep clean items sealed in bags until the treatment is finished. Vacuum mattresses, bed bases and floors, then seal the vacuum contents in a bag for the outside bin. Try not to shift furniture or sleep in other rooms, as that can spread them further.
To book bed bug control in Mitchelton, ring 07 3543 7769 and tell us which rooms are affected. We will give you upfront pricing and a time with a local crew.
