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Bed Bug Treatment Melbourne | Staged Plan With Follow Up
Bitten in bed? We do bed bug treatment Melbourne wide, same day where we can. Inspection, staged treatment and a follow up visit. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
One bedroom with the follow up from $349, heat treatment from $990, inc GST.
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Bed bug treatment price in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final bed bug treatment price depends on how many rooms are affected, how much furniture is in them and whether you choose a chemical or heat treatment. You get it in writing before any work starts, and the follow up visit is part of the price.
- One room, chemicalMost bookedInspection and staged treatment of one bedroom, including the follow up.from$349inc GST
- Two rooms or a unitStaged treatment across two rooms, or a small unit.from$590inc GST
- Heat treatmentRooms heated to kill every life stage, eggs included.from$990inc GST
What is bed bug treatment?
Bed bug treatment is the inspection and staged treatment of beds, furniture and the cracks around them to kill bed bugs and the young that hatch from their eggs.
Our bed bug treatment Melbourne service starts with a bed bug inspection to find where they are hiding, then a first treatment and a follow up visit about two weeks later. One visit is rarely enough, because eggs hatch after the first treatment. For heavy infestations or rooms full of belongings, bed bug heat treatment is the other option: the room is heated until every stage, eggs included, is killed.
- One bedroomFrom $349 inc GST, follow up visit included.
- Two rooms or a unitFrom $590 inc GST.
- Heat treatmentFrom $990 inc GST, kills eggs too.
- WhenSame day across Melbourne where we can, 7 days a week.
How to tell if you have bed bugs
Bed bugs are flat, reddish brown insects about the size of an apple seed. They hide by day and feed at night, so most people find the signs before they see a bug.
Bites in a line
Itchy red bites in a row or a small cluster on arms, neck or legs, often found in the morning.
Blood spots on sheets
Small rusty red smears on sheets and pillowcases where a bug was squashed after feeding.
Dark dots on seams
Tiny black spots like a felt tip pen mark along mattress seams, piping and the bed base.
Shed skins and eggs
Pale, empty skins and white eggs the size of a pinhead in joints, screw holes and behind the headboard.
Musty smell
A sweet, musty smell in the bedroom when an infestation has been growing for a while.
Bites after travel
Bites that start a week or two after a holiday, a stay in shared housing or a second hand bed or couch.
Why bed bug control needs a staged treatment
Bed bugs lay their eggs in cracks and seams, glued in place and protected by a hard shell. Most treatments that kill adult bugs do not reach inside the egg. Eggs hatch in about one to two weeks, so a single visit leaves a new generation to start again. That is why our bed bug control is planned as stages, not a one off spray.
A professional bed bug exterminator treats the places bugs actually live: the mattress seams, the bed base and frame joints, bedside tables, skirting boards, carpet edges, curtain tops and power point covers near the bed. Then we come back to catch the young that hatched after the first visit, before they are old enough to lay eggs of their own.
- Inspection. We confirm it is bed bugs, find every room they have reached and show you what we found.
- First treatment. Beds, furniture and cracks treated, with a dust in voids and wall gaps where bugs shelter.
- Follow up visit. About two weeks later, to treat the bugs that hatched since the first visit.
- Check and advice. We tell you what to watch for and when to call us if you see fresh signs.
Chemical or heat: which bed bug treatment fits your home
Both work when they are done properly. The right choice depends on how many rooms are affected, how much you own and how fast you need the room back.
| What to compare | Staged chemical treatment | Bed bug heat treatment |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Treatment applied to beds, furniture, cracks and voids | The room is heated until bugs and eggs die |
| Visits | Two visits, about two weeks apart | Usually one long visit, with a check afterwards |
| Eggs | The follow up catches eggs that hatch later | Eggs are killed during the treatment |
| Suits | Bed bug infestation treatment in one or two bedrooms, light to medium | Heavy infestations, cluttered rooms, sensitive households |
| Starting price | From $349 for one room, $590 for two rooms or a unit | From $990 |
Bed bug preparation checklist
Good preparation makes the treatment work. We send you this list when you book, and your technician talks it through on the phone if anything is unclear.
Call 0401 042 325- Wash sheets, pillowcases and clothes from the room in hot water, dry on a hot cycle, then seal them in clean bags
- Clear the floor, under the bed and bedside tables so we can reach skirting boards and carpet edges
- Leave the bed and furniture in the room, moving them to other rooms spreads bed bugs
- Do not use bug bombs or foggers, they scatter bed bugs into walls and other rooms
- Vacuum the room, then seal the vacuum bag and put it in the outside bin
Keeping children and pets safe during treatment
Bed bug pest control happens where your family sleeps, so we plan the safety steps with you before we start.
Out of the room
Children, pets and anyone pregnant stay out of treated rooms until the surfaces are dry. Your technician tells you the exact time.
Cots and toys
Cots, toys and baby items are washed, bagged or set aside before we treat, and we tell you what not to treat yourself.
Pet beds and tanks
Pet bedding is washed, fish tanks are covered with the pump off, and birds are moved out of the room for the day.
Licensed technician
Every bed bug treatment is done by a licensed technician using products registered for indoor use, applied to label rates.
How bed bugs get into Melbourne homes
Bed bugs are not a sign of a dirty house. They travel with people and belongings, and they are found in new apartments as often as old houses.
Travel and luggage
Suitcases and backpacks from hotels, hostels, flights and holiday rentals are the most common way in.
Second hand furniture
Used mattresses, bed frames and couches can carry bugs and eggs in their seams and joints.
Shared buildings
In units and townhouses bed bugs can move between homes through wall cavities and shared hallways.
Moving house
Boxes, furniture and visitors during a move, or a rental where the last tenant had bed bugs.
What to expect after bed bug removal
Knowing what is normal after treatment saves a lot of worry. This is what we tell every household.
Some bugs at first
A few bugs may be seen for several days as they come out of hiding and contact the treated surfaces.
Keep sleeping in the bed
Sleep in your own bed. Moving to the couch or a spare room draws bugs into new areas.
Do not clean treated edges
Do not mop skirting boards or steam the treated cracks until after the follow up visit.
Tell us at the follow up
Let your technician know where you saw activity so the follow up treatment targets those spots.
Bed bug treatment questions, answered
What Melbourne households ask us before booking bed bug control.
How much does bed bug treatment cost in Melbourne?
Bed bug treatment in Melbourne starts from $349 inc GST for one bedroom with the follow up visit, from $590 for two rooms or a small unit, and from $990 for heat treatment. The bed bug control cost depends on how many rooms are affected and how much furniture is in them. You get the price in writing before we start.
Why do bed bugs need two treatments?
Bed bug eggs are protected by a shell and most treatments do not reach inside them. The eggs hatch over the next week or two, so the follow up visit treats those young bugs before they grow up and lay eggs. Skipping the second visit is the most common reason an infestation comes back.
What is bed bug heat treatment?
The affected rooms are heated with specialist equipment until the furniture, mattress and cracks reach a temperature that kills bed bugs at every stage, eggs included. It suits heavy infestations and rooms full of belongings, and it is usually done in one long visit.
Should I throw out my mattress?
Usually no. Most mattresses can be treated and kept. If one is torn or badly infested, wrap it in plastic before carrying it out so bugs do not drop through the house, and bring in the new one after the treatment.
Can I stay at home during the treatment?
Yes, you can stay in the house, but keep out of the treated rooms until the surfaces are dry. Your technician tells you the time for your products and rooms. You sleep in your own bed again that night.
How do I know it is bed bugs and not fleas or mites?
Bed bug bites often come in a line or cluster and appear overnight, and you find spotting on mattress seams. Fleas bite mostly around the ankles and you see them jump. A bed bug inspection settles it: we look at the seams, frame and skirting and show you what we find.
Do you treat units, rentals and short stay properties?
Yes. We do bed bug control Melbourne wide for houses, apartments, rentals, share houses and short stay properties. In units we may suggest checking the neighbouring homes too, because bed bugs move through shared walls.
Do you do same day bed bug treatment?
Yes, where we can. If you are searching for a bed bug exterminator Melbourne wide, call before midday and a technician can often inspect the same day. We may book the treatment for the next day so you have time to prepare the room.
Bed bug removal in four steps
Most bed bug jobs are booked in one call and finished with the follow up two weeks later.
Tell us what you found
Call or use the form. Which rooms, what signs, and how long you have been getting bites.
Get your price
We confirm chemical or heat treatment and send the price in writing, with the preparation checklist.
Inspect and treat
A licensed technician inspects, shows you the problem and treats beds, furniture and cracks.
Follow up visit
About two weeks later we treat the bugs that hatched and check the room is clear.
Bed bug treatment across Melbourne
We treat bed bugs in homes, units and rentals in every Melbourne suburb. Tap your suburb to start a bed bug treatment quote.
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One bedroom with the follow up from $349, heat treatment from $990. Licensed technicians and a written price before we start.