Bed bugs travel in luggage, second-hand furniture and bags, which is how they end up in homes around Thornlands after a holiday, a guest visit or a new couch. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedside tables and skirting boards, and come out at night to feed. Signs include itchy bites in lines, small dark spots on sheets and mattresses, and a musty smell in heavy cases.
Bed bugs are harder to deal with than most pests, so the visit starts with a close inspection of the bedrooms and any furniture people sleep or sit on. The crew we book then treats mattresses, bed frames, bedheads, cracks, skirting boards and nearby furniture. Most jobs need more than one visit, spaced a couple of weeks apart, to catch bugs that hatch from eggs after the first round.
- Mattress seams, piping and bases
- Bed frames, bedheads and slats
- Bedside tables and drawers
- Skirting boards, cracks and power points near beds
- Couches and chairs where people sleep
Before the visit, wash all bedding, curtains and clothing from affected rooms in hot water and dry them on a hot setting. Bag items that cannot be washed. Vacuum mattresses and floors, then empty the vacuum into a sealed bag outside. Do not move furniture or sleep in other rooms without talking to us, since that can spread bed bugs through the house.
We explain what the job involves before you book, including how many visits the crew expects and the price. Mattress encasements can help afterwards by trapping any bugs left inside. To book bed bug treatment in Thornlands, call 07 3543 7768.
