The mattress is where most bed bug problems start. Bugs tuck into seams, piping, labels and the gaps where the mattress meets the bed base, and they lay eggs in the same tight spots. Mattress treatment focuses on these areas, along with the bed base, slats, headboard and the floor right around the bed, for homes across the Gold Coast. Even a small number of bugs left in a mattress can bring the problem back a few weeks later, so this part of the job matters.
Many people think the only answer is to throw the mattress out, but that is usually not needed. Carrying a mattress with live bugs through a hallway, lift or stairwell can spread them to other rooms or units. In most cases the crew can treat the mattress where it sits, and they will tell you if one is too torn or damaged to be worth treating.
When you call, we ask how many beds are affected, whether they are ensembles, slat beds, bunks or cots, and whether there are spare mattresses in cupboards or the garage. We book a nearby independent crew and give you upfront pricing before the visit. After treatment, the crew may suggest a zip up mattress encasement, which makes any bugs easier to spot and gives them fewer places to hide.
- Seams, piping, labels and handles
- Ensemble bases, slat beds and bunk beds
- Headboards and the floor around the bed
- Advice on encasements and bedding
- Upfront pricing before the crew visits
If you have found signs on a mattress in your Gold Coast home, call 07 3543 7769. Tell us how many beds are involved and we will book a local team.
