Bed bugs usually arrive in a suitcase, a second-hand bed or a couch picked up from a sale. In Wallan, calls often come after a holiday, a stay with visitors or a move. The signs are small blood spots on sheets, dark marks along mattress seams and bed frames, and bites that appear in lines or small groups overnight.
Bed bugs hide in the seams of mattresses, the joints of bed bases, bedside tables, skirting boards and even behind power points. The crew we book inspects the bedroom and nearby rooms, finds where the bugs are hiding and treats those areas. Heavier cases can need more than one visit, as eggs can hatch after the first treatment, and the crew will talk you through that on the day. If you have stayed somewhere recently, bought furniture second-hand or had visitors staying, mention it when you call, as it helps the crew work out how far the bugs may have spread. Bed bugs can also turn up in couches and recliners where people nap, so the crew may check living areas as well.
- Mattresses, bed bases and headboards inspected closely
- Bedside furniture, skirting boards and cracks treated
- Nearby rooms and couches checked if they are in use
- Steps to prepare the bedroom before the visit
- Advice on laundry, luggage and second-hand furniture
Before the visit, wash bedding and clothes from the affected room in hot water and dry them on a hot setting, then keep them bagged. Do not move the mattress to another room, as this can spread the bugs through the house. For questions about bites or skin reactions, talk to a doctor.
Call 03 7053 9828 to book bed bug treatment in Wallan. We give you the price upfront and book a nearby independent crew.