Don’t let bed bugs disturb your comfort. Whether it’s your family home, a short-stay apartment, public housing unit, or a five-star hotel, bed bugs pose a real threat to health, comfort, and reputation.
At My Pest Control Pty Ltd, we provide expert, tailored, and regulation-compliant bed bug pest control treatments across Melbourne. Our licensed technicians use the latest thermal, steam, and chemical techniques to ensure safe, thorough, and lasting results—even in high-turnover environments like motels and shared accommodation facilities.
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, oval, and flat-bodied insects that feed exclusively on blood—typically at night. Though not known to spread disease, their bites can lead to allergic reactions, itching, sleep disruption, and psychological stress.
● Mattress seams and bed frames
● Upholstered furniture
● Electrical outlets and floorboards
● Cracks in walls or wallpaper
● Behind paintings, curtains, and light fittings
● 4–5 mm in size (about an apple seed)
● Light brown, turning reddish after feeding
● Nocturnal and attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide
● Cannot fly but crawl quickly through furniture and fabrics
A single female can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, allowing infestations to multiply quickly without prompt intervention.
Early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Contact us immediately if you notice:
● Itchy red bites on exposed skin (arms, legs, torso)
● Small blood stains on sheets, quilts, or pillowcases
● Dark droppings or smears on mattress seams or baseboards
● Shed skins or tiny white eggs in furniture crevices
● Musty, sweet odour in rooms with heavy infestations
At My Pest Control Pty Ltd, we use a multi-method, multi-visit approach that addresses bed bugs across all life stages—from eggs to adults.
Our technicians carry out a thorough inspection of sleeping areas, adjoining rooms, and furniture to locate nesting sites and determine the infestation scale.
This includes:
● Mattresses, bed bases, and upholstered furniture
● Bedroom and living room skirtings
● Carpet edges, floorboards, wardrobes
● Hotels and motels: all guest rooms, headboards, curtains, and luggage racks
● Steam Treatment: High-temperature steam penetrates deep into fabric seams and kills bed bugs and eggs instantly.
● Vacuuming: Industrial vacuums are used to remove visible insects, eggs, and
droppings.
● Heat Treatment: A proven method where infested items are exposed to controlled high heat, ensuring 100% elimination of bed bugs at all life stages.
Our chemical control strategy complies with Victorian APVMA guidelines and includes:
● Residual insecticides for mattresses, skirtings, furniture joins, and carpet edges
● Dusting for electrical outlets, cracks, voids, and hard-to-reach locations
● Aerosols for fast knockdown where needed Standard Practice in Victoria:
● Bed bug eggs are resilient. Industry best practice requires a minimum of 2–3
treatments, spaced at 7- to 10-day intervals.
● Strict exclusion of treated areas is required post treatment for health and
effectiveness.
● Clients must launder all bedding and clothing at 60°C+ to remove hidden eggs or bugs.
❗ Important Note: Due to the complexity of bed bug behaviour and environmental factors, we do not offer warranties. Success depends on multiple treatments and client cooperation with post-treatment instructions.
● A second inspection and retreatment (if required)
● Ongoing support to help reduce risk of reinfestation
● Education on how to inspect and protect property, including hotel housekeeping protocols and property manager tips
Melbourne’s accommodation sector has seen a rise in bed bug complaints due to:
● High guest turnover
● Poor luggage management
● Use of second-hand bedding or furniture
● Infrequent inspections
● Discreet, after-hours pest control for hospitality venues
● Preventive inspections and treatments for public housing authorities
● Documentation and treatment reports for VCAT, landlords, and hotel management
● Support for short-term rentals (Airbnb), backpacker hostels, and NDIS housing
providers
Our technicians recommend these prevention measures:
● Inspect mattresses, bed frames, and upholstery regularly
● Wash and dry bedding and clothes on high heat
● Be cautious with second-hand mattresses, bed bases, or sofas
● Use mattress encasements and pillow protectors
● When travelling, inspect hotel beds and keep luggage off the floor
● Vacuum regularly, especially around and under beds
● Avoid clutter near sleeping areas
Signs include red, itchy bites (often in lines), small blood spots on sheets, dark fecal marks on mattresses or furniture, and a musty odour in heavily infested rooms. You may also notice shed skins or live bugs in cracks or seams.
No. Bed bugs do not discriminate based on cleanliness. They are often spread via luggage, second-hand furniture, or high foot traffic in places like hotels, hostels, public housing, and shared accommodation. Even spotless homes and luxury hotels can be affected.
Yes. We use APVMA-approved products that are safe when applied by our licensed professionals. We also provide clear safety instructions for re-entry times to ensure complete peace of mind.
Industry best practice recommends a minimum of three treatments, spaced 7–10 days apart. This ensures that bed bugs at every life stage, including those that hatch after the first round, are eliminated.
You will usually need to stay out of the treated area for a few hours after application. Once the area is safe, sleeping in the treated bed is recommended, as it draws remaining bugs out of hiding into treated zones.
DIY sprays are often ineffective and may spread the infestation. Bed bugs hide deep inside cracks and fabrics, and improper treatments can cause them to scatter into new areas, making the problem worse.
Absolutely. We offer discreet, compliant, and professional services for hotels, motels, student housing, public housing properties, and Airbnb hosts. We also provide documentation for compliance and property records.
● Inspect beds regularly
● Avoid bringing in second-hand bedding/furniture unless inspected
● Use mattress encasements
● Wash bedding and clothing at high temperatures
● Store luggage off the ground when travelling
With proper client cooperation, cleaning protocols, and follow-up treatments, recurrence is unlikely. However, reinfestation can happen if new bed bugs are introduced via luggage, guests, or second-hand items.
Yes. We provide detailed inspection and treatment reports suitable for rental compliance, VCAT matters, or accommodation industry standards.
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