Bed bugs can turn up anywhere on the Gold Coast, from a beachside apartment to a family home. They travel in luggage, bags and second-hand furniture, so short stay lets, short-stay apartments, share houses and homes with frequent travellers see them most often. Signs include small rusty or dark spots on sheets and mattresses, tiny pale eggs in seams, shed skins along the bed frame and, in heavier cases, a sweet, musty smell.
Bed bugs shelter in mattress seams, bed frames, bedheads, bedside tables, skirting boards, power points and the edges of carpet. The crew we book inspects each sleeping area and nearby furniture, then treats the places where they find activity. Most homes need two or more visits, because eggs can hatch after the first treatment. The crew explains the plan and timing, and we give upfront pricing for the visits involved.
- Inspection of beds, bedheads, couches and nearby furniture
- Treatment of mattress seams, frames and skirting boards
- Checks of power points, picture frames and carpet edges
- A plan for repeat visits where needed
- Advice on washing, drying and bagging linen and clothes
Before the visit, strip the beds and wash linen and clothing from affected rooms on a hot cycle, then dry on high heat and seal in clean bags. Vacuum mattresses and floors and empty the vacuum outside. Avoid moving items between rooms, as that can spread bed bugs further. Hold off on throwing out mattresses until the crew has had a look.
If you live in an apartment, the crew may suggest checking the units on either side, as bed bugs can move through wall gaps and along pipes. Short stay let owners should tell us about upcoming guest bookings. Call 07 3543 7765 for upfront pricing and a bed bug treatment booking on the Gold Coast.
