The Problem
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are an increasing problem in New Zealand, spread through travel, second-hand furniture, and shared accommodation. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and nearby furniture, emerging at night to feed on blood. Bed bug infestations cause itchy bites, sleep disruption, anxiety, and social stigma. They do not transmit disease but are extremely difficult to eliminate without professional treatment.
Signs of Infestation
- Itchy red bites in lines or clusters, often on arms and shoulders
- Small blood spots on sheets or pillowcases
- Dark faecal spots on mattress seams or bed frame joints
- Live bed bugs (apple-seed sized, reddish-brown) in crevices
- Sweet, musty odour in heavily infested rooms
- Cast skins (shed exoskeletons) near hiding spots
Our Treatment Approach
Thorough inspection of all sleeping and resting areas
Targeted residual insecticide application to harbourage points
Heat treatment for severe infestations
Mattress encasements to trap remaining bugs
Follow-up inspections at 2 and 4 weeks post-treatment
Bed Bug Treatment Pricing
Pricing depends on property size, severity of infestation, and treatment method. Here's a typical range for a standard 3-bedroom NZ home.
Built from published New Zealand price guides, not a quote. Technicians set their own prices. See the cost calculator for the sources.