Bed bug treatment that actually works.
A bed bug infestation doesn't go away on its own — and surface sprays won't clear it. Effective treatment reaches every harbourage point: mattress seams, bed frame cavities, headboard joints and surrounding skirting. TCB uses targeted residual chemistry, documents every visit in writing, and includes a follow-up check inside the guarantee window.
How professional bed bug treatment works.
Bed bugs survive by hiding in cracks, seams and cavities where surface products can't reach. Professional treatment uses residual chemistry applied systematically to every harbourage point — followed by a second visit to catch any eggs that hatch after the first round.
Thorough inspection first
Before any product is applied, every sleeping area and soft-furnishing room is inspected systematically — mattress seams, bed frame joints, headboard cavities, bedside tables, skirting and behind wall fixtures. We confirm infestation level and identify all active harbourage zones before quoting treatment.
Targeted residual treatment
Low-toxicity residual insecticide is applied directly to all identified harbourage points — mattress seams, bed frame timbers and metal, headboard gaps, surrounding skirting and any other refuges found during inspection. Residual chemistry continues working for days to weeks after application, catching insects that weren't present during the visit.
Follow-up inside guarantee window
Bed bug eggs are resistant to chemical treatment. A second visit — typically two to three weeks after the initial treatment — catches the next generation before it can re-establish. This follow-up is included, not an add-on, and is written into your quote upfront.
Where bed bugs actually live — and how we reach them.
Mattress & base
Mattress seams, piping, tufts and both sides of the base — the primary harbouring zone. We treat the full seam perimeter, not just the visible surface spots.
Bed frame & headboard
Joints, screw holes, hollow legs and the headboard cavity are high-density harbouring points. We treat every joint and accessible gap in the frame and headboard structure.
Bedside furniture & skirting
Bedside tables, skirting boards adjacent to the bed, the wall-floor junction and areas where cables run are inspected and treated wherever evidence is found.
Lounge & soft furnishings
Heavy infestations spread to lounges, recliners and upholstered chairs. Any room with soft furnishings where people sleep or rest is included in the inspection scope.
How to prepare
for bed bug treatment.
A small amount of preparation makes treatment significantly more effective. You don't need to bag every item in your home — but the areas around the bed and sleeping zones must be accessible. Your written quote includes specific preparation instructions for your property.
- Strip and bag all bedding — wash on the highest heat the fabric tolerates
- Clear the floor around the bed so the base and skirting are accessible
- Leave luggage and travel bags in the room for inspection and treatment
- Vacate the property for the re-entry time stated on your quote
- Secure or relocate pets and cover fish tanks as per the technician's instructions
Full preparation details are in our Resources & Guides section.
What makes professional treatment different from a hardware-store spray.
Consumer bed bug sprays kill on contact then break down. Professional residual chemistry stays active on treated surfaces for weeks, reaching insects that return to harbourage points long after the technician leaves.
Residual chemistry
Professional-grade insecticide remains active on treated surfaces for weeks. Insects that contact treated zones days after the visit are still eliminated.
Precision application
Surface sprays miss the cracks and cavities where most bed bugs live. Our technicians apply product directly into seams, frame joints and headboard gaps where insects harbour.
Written treatment record
Every visit produces a typed report: which rooms were treated, which product was used, the re-entry time and what to watch for. Useful for tenants, landlords and strata managers.
Guaranteed follow-up
Bed bug eggs survive the first treatment. The follow-up visit inside the guarantee window catches the next generation — it's standard, not an optional extra.
Common questions about bed bug treatment in Canberra.
If your question isn't covered here, call us on 02 6105 9771 or send a message — we'll confirm the pest and treatment approach before we quote.
How many treatment visits will I need?
Do I have to throw out the mattress?
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
How quickly can you come out?
Will I need to leave the property during treatment?
Can bed bugs come back after treatment?
Will a spray from a hardware store fix the problem?
What is the difference between "bed bug control" and "bed bug treatment"?
Treatment that reaches
every hiding place.
Mattress seams, bed frame joints, headboard cavities — wherever bed bugs are harbouring, we treat it. Residual chemistry, written report, follow-up included. Discreet service and plain vehicles available on request.
Book bed bug treatment in Canberra today.
Tell us about the property and the signs you've seen — bites, spots on sheets, or live insects in the frame. We'll get back within one business day with a written quote and the next available visit. Discreet service — plain vehicles available on request.