Bed bugs are one of the most frustrating pests you can encounter in your home. These tiny invaders burrow into the very place you sleep, feeding on your blood and then lying dormant for up to 365 days without needing another meal. While they are undoubtedly a nuisance, bed bugs are not considered a public health risk because they don’t transmit diseases when feeding.

New Zealand’s Most Common Bed Bug

Bed bugs are small, brown insects that grow from the size of a pinhead to about the size of a seed. When they haven’t fed recently, their backs are flat, but after feeding, their bodies become round and reddish, a clear sign they’ve had a meal—typically from a human or a pet.

• Appearance: Flat, brown, and small, becoming round and red after feeding.
• Diseases: Fortunately, bed bugs do not spread diseases.

Why Bed Bugs Are a Problem

While bed bugs don’t transmit diseases, they leave their mark in other ways. For many people, their bites cause itchy, uncomfortable bumps. Bloodstains on sheets are another common sign of their presence. Bed bugs are also expert travelers, hitching rides on clothing, luggage, or furniture. A single bug brought home from a hotel or public space is enough to start an infestation.

Our Approach to Bed Bug Removal

Dealing with bed bugs is tricky because of their ability to survive for extended periods without feeding. That’s why we tailor our approach to each situation, depending on the severity of the infestation and the environment.

how we handle bed bug infestations:

1. Locate the Bugs: We thoroughly inspect your home to identify where the bed bugs are hiding.
2. Eliminate Visible Bugs: Our team targets and eliminates all visible bed bugs on the spot.
3. Set Traps and Precautions: We implement traps and preventative measures to catch any remaining bugs.
4. Reevaluate: After a few days, we return to reassess and ensure the treatment was successful.

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