Bed bugs can turn up in any home in Coorparoo, from a family house to a student unit or a rental property that has had several occupants. They travel in luggage, second-hand furniture and bags, then settle into mattress seams, bed frames, bedside tables and skirting gaps. Signs include small dark spots on sheets, shed skins, tiny pale eggs and a sweet, musty smell in heavy cases.
Bed bugs are harder to treat than most pests, so the crew we book starts with a close inspection of the bedrooms and living areas. The plan usually involves more than one visit, because eggs can hatch after the first treatment and need to be caught before they breed.
- Inspection of beds, frames, furniture, curtains and skirting boards
- Treatment of seams, joints, cracks and hiding spots
- Steam on mattresses and fabric furniture where suitable
- A second visit about two weeks later to catch newly hatched bugs
- Advice on mattress encasements and handling luggage
Before the visit, wash all bedding, curtains and clothing from affected rooms in hot water and dry them on a hot setting, then seal them in bags. Clear clutter from under beds and around the room. Avoid moving furniture or sleeping in other rooms without talking to the crew first, as that can spread bed bugs further through the home.
For any health questions about bites, speak with a doctor. The crew will explain how many visits your home is likely to need, and we will give you the price for all of them upfront so you can plan ahead. To book bed bug treatment in Coorparoo, call 07 3543 7767 and talk it through with us.
