Bed bug control Melbourne

Bed bug treatment typically costs between $350 and $700 for chemical treatment of a single bedroom, and between $600 and $1,200 for heat treatment of a single room, depending on room size and severity. Whole-property treatments are quoted after inspection. Most chemical treatments require two visits two to three weeks apart, which is factored into the total quote.

Heat treatment raises room temperature to 50–60°C for several hours, killing bed bugs and eggs in a single visit, including bugs hidden in furniture and electronics. It's faster with no chemical residue but costs more. Chemical treatment uses residual insecticides on cracks, seams, and furniture joints, more affordable but typically needs two visits since it's less effective against eggs. Many Melbourne properties combine both methods depending on the room and budget. See the full comparison table above.

Bed bugs are flat, oval, reddish-brown insects about the size of an apple seed when adult. Signs include small reddish-brown spots on mattress seams (digested blood), tiny dark droppings, a sweet musty odour in heavily infested rooms, and itchy red bites in a line or cluster on skin exposed during sleep. Unlike fleas, bed bugs don't jump and aren't typically pet-related. A professional inspection can confirm before treatment begins.

In most cases, no. Mattresses can usually be treated and saved using heat treatment or chemical treatment combined with a bed bug proof mattress encasement, which traps remaining bugs inside and prevents new ones entering. Replacement is generally only needed for mattresses with structural damage or extremely heavy, long-term infestations.

We attend all bed bug jobs in unmarked vehicles and plain clothing, no signage, branded uniform, or visible equipment identifies the visit. Bookings and communication are kept fully confidential and not shared with neighbours, agents, or body corporates unless you authorise it. Bed bug infestations are extremely common and unrelated to cleanliness.

Heat treatment can resolve an infestation in a single visit, with a follow-up inspection 2–3 weeks later to confirm no activity remains. Chemical treatment typically requires two visits 2–3 weeks apart, with full resolution usually within 4 to 6 weeks. Severe infestations across multiple rooms take longer. Following preparation instructions closely significantly affects treatment speed.