Bed bugs are small, brown insects with oval bodies that feed on blood while people sleep. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedheads, bedside tables and lounges, and they can survive for months without feeding. In Sunnybank, they often arrive in luggage after travel, with second-hand beds or furniture, or through shared walls in townhouses and units. They are not a sign of a dirty home.
Signs include itchy bites in rows or clusters, small blood spots on sheets, dark spotting along mattress seams and shed skins. The crew we book inspects each bed, lounge and piece of furniture in the affected rooms, then treats seams, joints, cracks, skirting boards and power points where bugs hide. Bed bugs often need two visits a couple of weeks apart to catch newly hatched bugs, and the crew will explain whether that applies and what it costs.
- Mattress seams and bed bases
- Bedheads, frames and slats
- Bedside tables and drawers
- Lounges, cushions and upholstered chairs
- Skirting boards, power points and picture frames
Preparation makes a big difference. Wash all bedding and clothes from affected rooms on a hot cycle, dry on high heat, and store them in sealed bags. Clear clutter from the floor and under beds. Do not move furniture or mattresses into other rooms, and do not throw out a mattress without wrapping it, as that can spread bugs further. Keep sleeping in your own bed if you can, as moving to the couch can spread bed bugs to a new room.
If you live in a townhouse or share house in Sunnybank, tell your neighbours, housemates or property manager early. You are given the price before the visit. Call 07 3543 7769 to book bed bug control.
