Bed bugs hitch a ride in suitcases, backpacks, second-hand furniture and even visitors' bags, which is how they reach homes in Birkdale after travel or a move. They are small, thin-bodied and reddish brown, and they hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedheads, bedside drawers and cracks near the bed, coming out at night to feed. Itchy bites in a line or cluster, small blood spots on sheets and dark specks along mattress seams are the usual signs.
Because bed bugs hide so well, the crew we book starts with a close inspection of beds, furniture and nearby cracks and power points. Treatment then covers mattresses, bases, frames, bedheads, skirting boards and any couches people sleep on. Eggs are harder to reach, so a second round a couple of weeks later is usually part of the job to catch newly hatched bugs.
- Mattresses, bases and bed frames
- Bedheads, bedside tables and drawers
- Skirting boards and cracks near beds
- Couches and chairs used for sleeping
Before the visit, wash bedding, curtains and clothes from affected rooms on a hot cycle and dry them on high heat. Bag anything that cannot be washed. Vacuum the mattress and floor, then seal and bin the vacuum contents outside. Try not to move furniture or sleep in other rooms, since that can spread bed bugs further. Keep beds pulled a little away from walls.
We explain how many visits the crew expects and give you the price before booking. Mattress encasements can help afterwards by trapping any bugs left inside, and checking luggage after trips helps stop them coming back. To book bed bug treatment in Birkdale, call 07 3543 7767.
