Bed Bug Treatment in Cape Town & the Western Cape

What is

Bed bugs hitch a ride in luggage, second-hand furniture and on clothing, so they turn up in spotless homes and five-star rooms alike. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, skirting and plug points, coming out at night to feed.

Bed bugs need a careful, systematic treatment. We treat mattresses, bed bases, furniture joints, skirting and other hiding spots in affected rooms, give you a clear preparation checklist, and return for a follow-up to deal with bugs hatching from eggs. Guesthouse and short-let hosts can book discreet treatments between guests.

What are the signs you need treatment?

• Itchy bites in lines or clusters, often on arms, neck and shoulders
• Small blood spots on sheets and pillowcases
• Black ink-like spots along mattress seams and bed frames
• A sweet, musty smell in heavy infestations
• Live reddish-brown bugs or pale shed skins in seams and joints

How should I prepare?

• Wash bedding and clothing from affected rooms on a hot cycle and tumble dry
• Bag clean items and keep them out of treated rooms until we advise
• Declutter around beds and under them
• Do not move beds or furniture into other rooms: it spreads the infestation