Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that hide in mattress seams, bed frames and furniture, and come out at night to feed. They often arrive in luggage after a trip, on second-hand furniture or through shared walls in apartment buildings. In South Brisbane, with its busy mix of units, share houses and short-stay visitors, bed bug calls come up throughout the year.
The usual signs are itchy bites in lines or clusters, small dark spots on sheets or mattress seams, and a musty smell in bad cases. When you call, we ask what you have seen and how many rooms are involved. The crew we book starts with a close look at beds and nearby furniture to confirm bed bugs are present and find how far they have spread. A bed bug visit usually covers:
- Mattress seams, bed bases and headboards
- Bedside tables, drawers and wardrobes
- Couches, recliners and cushions
- Skirting boards, power points and picture frames
- Carpet edges and gaps in floorboards
Before the visit, avoid moving furniture or bedding to other rooms, as this can spread bed bugs further. The crew will give you a list of steps, which usually includes washing bedding and clothes on a hot cycle and drying them on high heat. Bed bugs often need more than one visit, as eggs can hatch after the first treatment, so the crew will tell you what to expect.
You get a price before the work begins, based on the number of rooms and how widespread the activity is. For bed bug treatment in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7772 and we will book a local team.
