Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect bedrooms, sofas and storage for live bed bugs, cast skins and high‑risk bedding for scabies

• identify pest type and extent and recommend chemical, encasement or heat treatment options

• carry out agreed treatment using approved products and PPE, targeting mattresses, bed frames, skirting and cracks

• arrange follow‑up visits and monitoring and advise on any required re‑treatment

• remove and legally dispose of heavily infested items if agreed and supply or fit mattress encasements where needed

• provide a written report and clear aftercare requirements for laundering, re‑entry and managing contamination risks

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Inspections typically take 30–90 minutes; a single‑room chemical treatment is usually 1–3 hours; whole‑house or specialist heat treatments can take 4–12 hours including setup; follow‑up checks are 30–90 minutes. times increase with clutter, multiple rooms, access problems, pets or where heat treatment is required

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and certified for bed bug and scabies treatments and do you use approved products

• which treatment do you recommend for my situation and why (chemical, encasement or heat)

• how many visits are included, what results should I expect and when is re‑treatment needed

• what PPE and contamination controls will you use and are there re‑entry times after treatment

• do you handle disposal of items and will there be extra charges for bulky removal

• can you provide a written report and what aftercare will you put in writing

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear access to beds and affected rooms and reduce clutter where possible

• check parking and access for large equipment and tell the company about stairs or narrow corridors

• inform the tradie about pets, children, pregnancy or vulnerable occupants before booking

• confirm any permission needed from landlords or building managers for treatments or disposal

• have bedding and clothing ready to launder or seal as advised and ask about re‑entry timing

• agree disposal options and extra costs for removal of mattresses or large items before work starts