"The bites started after we got back from holiday"
Bed bugs hitch a ride in suitcases from hotels, hostels and planes. Bites in the week after a trip are a classic sign.
Bites in a line after sleeping? Book this week
Bed Bug Treatment in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane
Itchy bites in a line or cluster, small blood spots on the sheets and a sweet, musty smell around the bed. Bed bugs hide in seams, joins and cracks and come out at night. Our technicians find where they are hiding and treat every stage, from eggs to adults.
Homes, units, share houses, short-stay rentals and hotels, with a follow-up visit included in the plan.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane
- Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
- Follow-up visit for new hatchlings
Get a Bed Bug Treatment Quote
Tell us how many rooms and where you have seen signs.
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Think You Have Bed Bugs? Do This First
Most people find bed bugs after a trip away, a new tenant, or a second-hand bed or couch. The urge is to throw everything out, but that usually spreads them. A few careful steps now make the treatment faster and stop them moving to other rooms.
Do not move to another room to sleep
Bed bugs follow people. Sleeping in a different room or on the couch usually spreads them to a new spot and makes the job bigger.
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Strip the bed into a sealed bag
Bag the sheets and pillowcases where they are, then carry the bag straight to the washing machine.
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Wash and dry on hot
A hot wash and a long hot dryer cycle kills bed bugs and eggs in fabric.
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Keep the furniture where it is
Do not drag the mattress or couch outside or to another room before we treat it.
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Photograph what you find
Bugs, shed skins or spots on the mattress seams help us confirm it is bed bugs.
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Call 07 3544 9883
Tell us how many rooms and when the bites started. We book a visit quickly.
Bed Bug Treatment Services We Offer
Every bed bug job starts with a room-by-room inspection. The treatment is then planned around the rooms, furniture and people in the home.
Bed Bug InspectionSeams, joins, frames and bedside furniture checked
Mattress & Bed Frame TreatmentEvery seam, button and slat treated
Couch & Furniture TreatmentLounges, recliners and upholstered chairs
Whole Unit & House TreatmentEvery room treated when bugs have spread
Skirting, Cracks & Power PointsThe hiding spots bed bugs move into
Follow-Up VisitCatches bugs that hatch after the first visit
Hotels & Short-Stay RentalsRooms treated between guests, with records
Share Houses & StrataSeveral rooms and tenants treated together
Urgent Bed Bug VisitsFast visits when you cannot sleep
Sound Familiar? Why People Call About Bed Bugs
Bed bugs do not mean a dirty home. They travel in luggage, furniture and clothing, and these are the moments people usually find them.
"We bought a second-hand couch"
Used beds, lounges and bedside tables are one of the main ways bed bugs move from home to home.
"There are tiny blood spots on the sheets"
Small rust-coloured spots and black dots on sheets and mattress seams are bed bug droppings and crushed bugs.
"Only one person in the bed gets bitten"
People react very differently to bites. Some show nothing, so one partner being bitten does not rule bed bugs out.
"A guest complained about bites"
Short-stay hosts and hotels need rooms checked and treated quickly, with records of what was done.
"A new flatmate moved in"
Bed bugs often arrive with someone else's bed, bags or furniture and spread between bedrooms.
Bed Bug Signs and What They Mean
Bites alone are hard to read, because many insects bite and people react differently. These signs tell you far more.
| Sign | What it usually means | How urgent |
|---|---|---|
| Live flat, brown, apple-seed sized bugs | Adult bed bugs are hiding close by | Book this week |
| Black dots along mattress seams | Bed bug droppings: they are feeding regularly | Book this week |
| Pale shed skins and tiny white eggs | Bed bugs are breeding in that spot | Book this week |
| Bites in a line or cluster each morning | Possibly bed bugs, possibly another biter | Inspect to confirm |
| Sweet, musty smell in the bedroom | A larger colony that has been there a while | Book as soon as you can |
| Signs in more than one room | They have spread through the home | Whole-home treatment needed |
Bites around the ankles and lower legs, and pets scratching? That is more likely to be fleas. See our flea treatment page.
Bed Bugs in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
Bed bug calls follow travel, renting and short-stay accommodation, so they are spread across all three cities rather than tied to one season.
Melbourne
Inner-city apartments, student housing around the universities and short-stay units in the CBD and Southbank keep us busy. Heated homes let bed bugs breed right through winter.
Bed Bug Treatment MelbourneSydney
Backpacker hostels, short-stay rentals and apartments from the CBD to Bondi and Parramatta see steady calls, with a lift after the summer travel season.
Bed Bug Treatment SydneyBrisbane
Warm weather speeds up the breeding cycle, so a few bugs become an infestation faster. Student areas, rentals and holiday accommodation see the most calls.
Bed Bug Treatment BrisbaneBed bug treatment demand across the three cities by month
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AprMedium
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JunMedium
JulMedium
AugMedium
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OctMedium
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Calls rise after the summer holidays and stay steady all year, because bed bugs breed indoors and travel with people rather than following the weather.
Why Bed Bugs Should Not Be Left or Treated DIY
Bed bugs rarely go away on their own. Each female lays hundreds of eggs, and store-bought sprays mostly push them deeper into the room.
Lost sleep
Night after night of bites and itching wears people down quickly, especially children.
Itchy, inflamed bites
Some people react strongly, and scratching can lead to broken skin. Ask your GP about bad reactions.
Spreading to other rooms
Sleeping elsewhere, moving furniture and bug bombs scatter bed bugs into new rooms and units.
Throwing out good furniture
Most mattresses and couches can be treated. Dumping them often spreads bugs to the next home.
How a Freshify Bed Bug Treatment Works
Bed bug eggs are hard to reach, so a single visit is rarely enough. Our plan treats the bugs you can find and comes back for the ones that hatch.
Places we check and treat
Mattress seams and labels, bed frames and slats, bedheads, bedside tables, couches, skirting boards, carpet edges, curtains, power points and picture frames.
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Inspection
Every bedroom and living area is checked to find how far the bugs have spread.
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Preparation list
You get a short list: what to wash, what to bag and what to leave in place.
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Treatment
Beds, furniture and hiding spots are treated with products suited to each surface.
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Follow-up visit
About two weeks later we treat again to catch bugs that have hatched since.
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Check and advice
We confirm the result with you and explain how to stop them coming back from travel.
How Much Does Bed Bug Treatment Cost?
Prices are similar across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The cost depends on how far the bed bugs have spread and how much furniture needs treating:
Number of rooms. One bedroom is quicker than a whole unit or house.
Furniture. Couches, recliners and upholstered chairs add time.
Number of visits. Most homes need two; heavy infestations can need three.
Type of property. Hotels, share houses and strata blocks are priced per room or per unit.
You get the full price, including the follow-up visit, before any work starts. Call 07 3544 9883 or send us the details online for a faster estimate.
Why People Book Freshify for Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are stressful and personal. We treat them quickly, plainly and without making a scene in your building.
Onsite in 60 minutes*
For urgent jobs, a technician can often reach you within the hour in all three cities.
Follow-up built in
The plan includes the second visit that catches newly hatched bugs.
Unmarked and discreet
We arrive quietly and talk to you, not the neighbours.
Upfront pricing
The whole plan is priced before we start.
Clear preparation list
You know exactly what to wash, bag and leave before each visit.
24/7 phones
Bitten at 2am? Call and we will book the earliest visit.
*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.
What You Can Expect From Us
Bed bugs can feel embarrassing. They are not a sign of a dirty home, and we treat every job that way.
A named technician. You are told who is coming and when.
We show you the evidence. If we find bed bugs, you see them. If we do not, we say so.
Records for hosts and landlords. A written record of each visit when you need one.
Help between visits. Call the same number if you see bugs before the follow-up.
Bed Bug Treatment Near You
We treat bed bugs right across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Choose your city to see the areas and suburbs we cover.
Bed Bug Treatment Brisbane
Brisbane Bayside, Inner Brisbane, Ipswich & Springfield, Logan, Moreton Bay, North Brisbane, North West Brisbane, Redlands, South Brisbane, West Brisbane, Scenic Rim & Tamborine
Bed Bug Treatment Sydney
Blacktown, Eastern Suburbs Sydney, Hills District & Hawkesbury, Inner South West Sydney, Inner West Sydney, North Shore & Hornsby, Northern Beaches, Outer South West Sydney, Outer West & Blue Mountains, Parramatta, Ryde, South West Sydney, Sutherland Shire, Sydney City & Inner South
Bed Bug Treatment FAQs
How do I know if I have bed bugs?
Look for live bugs, black dots and shed skins along mattress seams, bed frames and the edges of couches. Bites in a line or cluster each morning are a common sign, but not proof on their own.
How many treatments do bed bugs need?
Most homes need two visits about two weeks apart. The second visit treats bugs that hatched from eggs after the first. Heavy infestations can need a third.
Do I need to throw out my mattress?
Usually not. Most mattresses, bed frames and couches can be treated. A mattress that is torn or falling apart may be better replaced, and we will tell you if so.
Can I stay at home during bed bug treatment?
You need to be out of the treated rooms while we work and until surfaces are dry, usually a few hours. Your technician will tell you exactly when you can go back in.
Do bug bombs work on bed bugs?
Rarely. The mist does not reach into seams and cracks where bed bugs hide, and it can drive them into walls and neighbouring rooms.
Where do bed bugs come from?
Bed bugs travel in luggage, clothing and second-hand furniture, and between units through shared walls. They can turn up in any home.
How do I stop bringing bed bugs home from travel?
Check the hotel bed seams before unpacking, keep your suitcase off the bed and floor, and wash and hot-dry your clothes as soon as you get home.
Do you treat hotels and short-stay rentals?
Yes. We treat rooms between guests, work around bookings where we can, and leave a record of each treatment.
Sleep Through the Night Again
Bed bugs only get harder to clear as they breed. Book an inspection now and get a plan that treats them at every stage.
Upfront pricing and a dedicated professional at your door in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, often the same day.
Other services
Other Pest Services We Offer
Choose a service to see how it works and what affects the price.
Termite InspectionA full check of the house, subfloor, roof void and garden for termite activity, with a written report and clear next steps.
Possum RemovalHumane removal of possums from roofs and wall cavities, followed by proofing so they cannot move back in.
Rat & Mouse ControlBaiting, trapping and entry-point sealing to clear rats and mice from roofs, walls, kitchens and sheds.
Cockroach ControlGel baiting and targeted spraying for German and large cockroaches in kitchens, bathrooms, roof voids and drains.
Ant ControlBaiting and barrier treatments that reach the nest, for ants in kitchens, wall cavities, paving and lawns.
Spider ControlTreatment of webs, eaves, fences, subfloors and garden edges to bring spider numbers down around the home.
Wasp RemovalTreatment and removal of wasp nests from eaves, wall cavities, roof voids, trees and the ground.
Bee RemovalRemoval of bee swarms and established hives from walls, roofs, chimneys, trees and compost bins.
Dead Animal RemovalLocating and removing dead rats, possums and other animals from roofs, walls and subfloors, then deodorising the area.
Flea TreatmentInside and outside flea treatment for carpets, pet bedding areas, yards and subfloors, with a follow-up when needed.
Bird ControlBird proofing with spikes, netting and mesh to keep pigeons, mynas and starlings off roofs, balconies, solar panels and signs.
End of Lease Pest ControlInside and outside pest and flea treatment when you move out, with a written record for your agent or landlord.