Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects about the size of an apple seed. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, bedside tables and the edges of carpet, and come out at night to feed. Most people first notice itchy bites in rows or clusters. Bed bugs arrive in Mill Park homes in luggage, second-hand furniture, backpacks and moving boxes, so they are common after travel or a move.
Signs to check for include small dark spots on sheets and mattress seams, tiny cream-coloured eggs in cracks, shed skins and, in bad cases, a sweet musty smell. Do not start sleeping in another room if you find them, as the bugs often come with you. Call us instead, describe what you have found, and send a photo if you can.
The crew we book inspects the beds and nearby furniture, then treats mattresses, bases, frames, skirting boards, power points and other hiding spots. Bed bug eggs are hard to reach, so the plan usually includes a second visit about two weeks later to catch any that hatch. We tell you the number of visits when we give you the upfront price.
- Inspection of beds, frames and bedroom furniture
- Treatment of mattress seams, bases and headboards
- Treatment along skirting boards and around power points
- A second visit booked to catch newly hatched bugs
- A washing and bagging checklist for each visit
Wash bedding and clothes hot, dry them on high heat and keep them bagged until the job is done. Hold off on throwing out the mattress until the crew has seen it. Call 03 7053 9824 to book bed bug treatment in Mill Park.