Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedside tables and behind skirting boards. They come home in luggage, second-hand furniture and bags, so any home in Caroline Springs can get them, whatever its condition. The usual signs are small dark spots on sheets and mattress edges, shed skins, and bites in lines on skin that was exposed during the night. A sweet, musty smell in the bedroom can be another clue when numbers are high.
Bed bugs are hard to shift with supermarket sprays, because they hide deep in cracks and their eggs are tough. The crew we book inspects each bedroom and nearby furniture, confirms whether bed bugs are present, and treats mattresses, bed bases, frames, furniture joints, skirting boards and power point covers. Most homes need two visits about two weeks apart, to catch young bugs that hatch after the first round.
- Inspection of beds, couches and bedroom furniture
- Treatment of mattress seams, bed frames and bases
- Treatment of skirting boards, carpet edges and wall gaps
- A second visit priced upfront to catch newly hatched bugs
- A clear list of what to wash and bag before each visit
Before the crew arrives, wash bedding and clothes from affected rooms on the hottest setting the fabric allows and dry them on high heat. Bag clean items so they do not get mixed with untreated items. Vacuum the mattress and floor, then empty the vacuum outside. Avoid moving furniture from room to room, as that can spread bed bugs further.
If you have health questions about bites, ask a doctor. To book bed bug treatment in Caroline Springs, call 03 7053 9836 and we will give you a price and book a local crew.