Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect affected rooms to confirm bedbug presence and map harbourage sites

• Recommend treatment method and provide written estimate and safety information

• Apply treatments as agreed such as residual insecticide, steam or supervised heat treatment

• Fit mattress and pillow encasements and place monitoring devices where relevant

• Remove and dispose of heavily infested items only if agreed and documented

• Provide follow-up visits and written report with recommendations for verification and prevention

• Use PPE and contamination controls to protect occupants and prevent spread between rooms

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most initial inspections and single-room treatments take 1–2 hours; chemical or steam treatments for several rooms 2–6 hours; whole-property heat treatments can require 6–12 hours on site with additional time for setup and cooldown

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you certified or registered to carry out pest control and insured for bedbug work

• Which treatment do you recommend for this property and why

• What safety precautions are needed for children, pets and people with health conditions

• Do you include follow-up visits, monitoring and a written guarantee and what does it cover

• Will any items need removing or disposal and what are the additional costs

• How will you evidence eradication and how soon can I expect follow-up checks

How to Avoid Surprises

• Confirm access arrangements and parking for the treatment team and vehicle

• Advise neighbours or building manager if treatment affects shared communal areas

• Ask the tradie for a list of recommended preparatory actions and do not improvise methods they have not approved

• Tell the team about pets, mobility issues or immunosuppressed occupants so they can plan safe protocols

• Check power supply and heating access if a heat treatment is proposed and agree responsibility for utility use

• Confirm waste handling and whether the tradie will arrange any required clearances or consents