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Pesthelp Pest Control Services

Bed Bug Control Northern Rivers

In a region built on visitors, bed bugs get plenty of free rides. Whether it's your bedroom or your guest suite, we clear them properly.

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Family Owned & Operated

A local family business, not a franchise call centre.

Protecting Homes Since 1995

Four decades of pest control experience behind every job.

Family & Pet Friendly

Eco-friendly treatments, safe for kids and pets.

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Know the enemy

A tourism region's least welcome travellers

Bed bugs travel in luggage, and few regions in Australia see more luggage per head than this one. Backpackers, holiday lets, festivals and a constant stream of visitors mean bed bugs arrive here more often than most places — and once they're tucked into a mattress seam or bed frame, they don't leave on their own.

For a home they're a misery; for a holiday rental they're a review catastrophe and cancelled bookings. Either way, DIY sprays fail against their hiding depth and their eggs. Professional treatment of every harbourage — done thoroughly and discreetly — is the only reliable way out.

Did you know?

Bed bugs are elite hitchhikers, not a hygiene problem — five-star resorts get them exactly as often as backpacker hostels. What matters isn't how they arrived; it's how thoroughly they're treated.

Signs bed bugs have checked in

  • Bites in rows or clusters

    Bites in rows or clusters

  • Blood spots on sheets

    Blood spots on sheets

  • Dark marks on mattress seams

    Dark marks on mattress seams

  • Shed skins near the bed

    Shed skins near the bed

  • Tiny eggs in crevices

    Tiny eggs in crevices

  • Bugs in frame joints

    Bugs in frame joints

Spotting any of these? Call 1300 737 800 — and act before they spread to other rooms.

How we clear an infestation

Thorough beats fast — every harbourage within reach of the bed, methodically treated.

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1

Map the spread

Mattress seams, bases, frames, headboards, skirtings, carpet edges and adjoining rooms — we establish exactly how far they've reached, which decides everything.

2

Treat every harbourage

Professional products applied into the seams, joints and voids where the bugs and their eggs actually live — not a hopeful mist over the doona.

3

Your prep, kept simple

A short washing-and-clearing checklist that makes the treatment stick — and for rentals, guidance your cleaner can follow between bookings.

4

Follow-up until it's done

Heavier infestations get a planned second visit for late hatchers — we'll tell you upfront if yours needs one, and for accommodation we can confirm rooms clear before reopening them.

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Our crew on the job

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Frequently asked questions

I run accommodation — can you treat discreetly and fast?

Yes — unmarked, discreet service is standard for our accommodation work, and we'll plan the treatment around your bookings calendar. Acting at the first report keeps it to one room instead of a wing.

A guest claims they were bitten — how do I know if it's really bed bugs?

Don't rely on the bite photos — inspect the room. Blood spotting, dark marks on seams and shed skins confirm it. If you're unsure, we can inspect and give you a straight answer either way, which also matters for responding to the review.

Should I throw out the mattress?

Usually no — the bugs also live in the frame, headboard and skirtings, so replacing the mattress alone just re-homes them. Treat first; if anything genuinely needs disposal, your technician will say so honestly.

How soon can the bed be used again?

Typically the same night once treated areas are dry — your technician will confirm for your treatment. Keep sleeping in the room; abandoning it just draws the bugs toward wherever you move.

Sort it out today

Call 1300 737 800 for straight answers and a fixed price — or send the form and we'll ring you back.

  • ✓ Servicing all of Northern Rivers
  • ✓ Family owned & operated since 1995
  • ✓ Fixed-price quotes before any work starts

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