Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects about the size of an apple seed. They hide in mattress seams, bed bases, headboards, bedside drawers and the gaps behind skirting boards and power points, and come out at night to feed. In Chadstone, they often arrive in suitcases after travel, in second-hand furniture or through shared walls in apartments and units.
Common signs include small blood spots on sheets, black specks along mattress seams, shed skins and bites in a row or cluster. Shop-bought sprays rarely reach deep enough, and eggs can survive. The crew we book treats each affected room in detail, and most homes need two visits about two weeks apart so any eggs that hatch are dealt with too.
- Checking mattresses, bed bases, headboards and bedside tables
- Treating seams, joints, cracks and gaps around the room
- Checking couches and recliners where people sleep or rest
- A second visit to treat newly hatched bed bugs
- Clear steps for washing, drying and bagging linen and clothes
Before the first visit, wash all bedding and clothes from affected rooms on a hot cycle and dry on high heat. Bag clean items and keep them out of the bedroom until the treatment is done. Pull beds away from the walls. Please do not move mattresses or furniture to other rooms, as this can spread bed bugs through the home.
We cannot give health advice about bites, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. Call 03 7053 9838 for upfront pricing on bed bug control in Chadstone and to book your first visit.