Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish brown insects that hide in mattress seams, bed frames and nearby furniture, then come out at night to feed. They are not linked to dirty homes. Most arrive in luggage, second-hand furniture or on clothing after a trip, and the Yarra Valley, with its holiday cabins and weekend visitors, sees its share.
Signs include small dark spots on sheets and mattress seams, shed skins and a musty smell in heavier cases. Because bed bugs hide in so many small gaps, a treatment has to reach every hiding spot. The crew we book inspects beds, bedside tables, couches, skirting boards and cracks in the walls, then treats each place they find activity.
- A close inspection of beds, frames and nearby furniture
- Treatment of mattress seams, bed bases and bedheads
- Spray along skirting boards, cracks and joins in the room
- Checks of couches and chairs in nearby rooms
- A second visit booked where the crew advises one
When you call, tell us which rooms are affected and how long it has been going on. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, strip the beds, wash all bedding and clothing from the room on a hot cycle and put it through the dryer, then keep it bagged until after the treatment.
Bed bug eggs can survive a single treatment, so most homes need two visits about two weeks apart. Avoid moving items from the treated room to other rooms, as this can spread them. Try not to start sleeping in a different room in the meantime, as the bugs can move with you. For bed bug treatment anywhere in the Yarra Valley, call 03 7053 9852 to book.