Bed bugs are small, thin, reddish-brown insects that hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedside tables and the gaps behind skirting boards. They come out at night to feed. In Oakleigh, they often arrive in luggage after a trip, in second-hand furniture, or through shared walls in units and apartments. Signs include small blood spots on sheets, dark marks along the mattress edge and itchy bites in a line or cluster.
Bed bugs are hard to deal with using shop-bought sprays, because they hide deep in furniture and their eggs are tough. The crew we book goes through each bedroom and treats the places the bugs are living. Most homes need at least two visits, a couple of weeks apart, so any eggs that hatch after the first treatment are dealt with too.
- Checking mattresses, bed bases, headboards and bedside tables
- Treating seams, joints, cracks and skirting board gaps
- Checking couches and chairs used for sleeping or resting
- A second visit to catch newly hatched bed bugs
- Clear steps for washing, bagging and drying linen and clothing
Before the visit, wash all bedding and clothing from affected rooms on a hot cycle and dry them on high heat. Bag clean items and keep them out of the bedroom until the treatment is done. Pull beds away from the walls and clear the floor under them. Do not move furniture or mattresses into other rooms, as that can spread the problem.
We cannot give health advice about bites, so please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Call 03 7053 9857 for upfront pricing on bed bug treatment in Oakleigh and to book the first visit.