Bed Bug Safety Guidelines

Bed bug work is detail-heavy and sensitive. This guide summarises how we prioritise safety during inspection, treatment, and follow-up—without replacing instructions from your written scope of work.

Our commitment to safe bed bugs control

We follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM): least-hazardous effective methods first, registered products for their intended use, and targeted application to reduce unnecessary exposure.

Registered products: Selected and applied per label and site context by trained technicians.
Targeted placement: Treatments go to harbourages, trails, stations, or agreed zones—not indiscriminate broadcast unless your quoted scope requires it.
Certified technicians: SAPCA-aligned training in safe handling, PPE, and communication with occupants.
Clear instructions: We explain what to avoid touching, when to ventilate, and when pets or children can re-enter treated areas.

For organisation-wide safety context, see general pest control safety. Programme detail and numbers live on our published guarantee page for bed bugs.

Before your visit

Inform us: allergies, asthma, pregnancy, infants, or chemical sensitivities in the household or workplace.
Access: clear safe access to agreed treatment zones (cupboards, voids, perimeters, stations).
Pets & ponds: cover pet food; discuss fish tanks, ponds, and outdoor animals before spray or bait placement.
Follow any preparation checklist issued for your quoted programme (laundry, bagging, clearance).
Tell us about infants, pregnancy, respiratory conditions, or chemical sensitivities before treatment.

During & after treatment

During

Follow the technician’s instructions on staying clear of active application zones.
Ask questions if anything is unclear—especially for commercial kitchens, schools, or healthcare.

After

Re-entry: return only when the technician says surfaces are dry or contact times are met.
Cleaning: avoid wiping treated surfaces early—premature cleaning can remove product where residual control is part of the plan.
Activity: short-term pest movement can occur while treatments take effect; persistent issues should be reported per your guarantee terms.

Prevention & housekeeping

Reduce clutter where it creates harbourage for inspection and treatment.
Inspect luggage and second-hand furniture before bringing items indoors.
Early reporting limits spread—contact us if you see signs rather than self-treating widely.

Unsure what you are dealing with? See identification guidance and the national methodology hub at /pests/bed-bugs.

Need professional bed bugs control?

Book a scoped inspection and quote. Written programme detail—including safety-specific instructions for your site—always prevails over general web copy.

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We follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM): least-hazardous effective methods first, registered products for their intended use, and targeted application to reduce unnecessary exposure.

Registered products: Selected and applied per label and site context by trained technicians.
Targeted placement: Treatments go to harbourages, trails, stations, or agreed zones—not indiscriminate broadcast unless your quoted scope requires it.
Certified technicians: SAPCA-aligned training in safe handling, PPE, and communication with occupants.
Clear instructions: We explain what to avoid touching, when to ventilate, and when pets or children can re-enter treated areas.

For organisation-wide safety context, see general pest control safety. Programme detail and numbers live on our published guarantee page for bed bugs.