Bed bugs travel in suitcases, second-hand beds and couches, and bags, so they can turn up in any home in Werribee, from a new house in Tarneit to a unit near the town centre. They are small, flat and reddish brown, and during the day they shelter in mattress seams, bed frames, bedhead joints, bedside tables and along skirting boards.
The signs to look for are small dark spots on sheets and mattress seams, tiny pale shed skins, and in heavy cases a sweet, musty smell. Because bed bugs squeeze into narrow cracks, the job needs a close inspection of each bedroom and every piece of furniture near the bed, then a detailed treatment of those spots. Most jobs need a second treatment a couple of weeks later to deal with eggs that hatch after the first round, and we include that in the upfront price we give you.
- Inspection of mattresses, bed frames and bedside furniture
- Treatment of seams, joints, skirting boards and carpet edges
- Checks of couches and chairs in nearby rooms
- A second treatment to catch newly hatched bed bugs
- Advice on bagging, washing and drying linen and clothes
Before the visit, strip the beds and wash linen and clothes from the affected rooms on a hot cycle, then dry them on high heat and seal them in bags. Pull beds away from the wall and clear the floor around them. Try not to move furniture or bedding into other rooms, as this can spread bed bugs. If you have questions about bites, ask a doctor.
Call 03 7053 9833 and tell us which rooms are affected. We will give you upfront pricing and book a crew near you in Werribee.