Bed Bugs Removal
& Control
Bed bugs are reddish-brown, flat, oval insects and are 4-5 mm long. They feed only on blood and become swollen & reddish after their meal. They can however survive up to a year without any meal and prefer to be more active at night when host is asleep.
These creatures are typically found in hotels where they often travel from one room to another and in visitor’s luggage or their personal belongings like briefcases and purses. They are also found in cracks and crevices, including sheets, furniture, mattress seams, electrical outlet plates, behind baseboards and picture frames. Their sight is common in gyms, stores and offices as well. Well established infestations have usually been associated with poor housekeeping and low standard of hygiene, but when introduced into a very clean premises bedbugs can disperse and find harbouraging and hosts to commence an infestation.
The following environments are generally regarded as the primary sources for harbouring:
- Healthcare
- Mining
- Hospitality – hostels, guest houses, hotels
Signs of bed bug infestation include:
- Seeing the creatures
- Case skins
- Defecation
- Bites
Always consider a proactive plan for controlling bed bug issues if your business provides accommodation or transportation services. After all, preventing bed bugs in a commercial premises is a challenging task. The best support against attack is thus early detection of the signs of bed bugs. Bed bugs can however spread rapidly and if no measures are taken, they may put your commercial space in risk of forced closure, loss of reputation or revenue.
At Bayswater Pest Control we can assist you with your Bed Bug pest issue. We have an expert team who can help you with bed bugs removal in Melbourne. We follow the Code of Practice which is an agreed procedure for inspection and treatment of Bedbugs. Usually we can attend the premises within 24 hours of the initial enquiry to help cause minimal disruption. We also offer advice and training so your staff are well equipped if signs appear again.
If you suspect any beg bug issue in your commercial premises, call us today !