After the mattress, the bed frame is the next place bed bugs gather. They crowd into screw holes, slat joints, the corners of timber bases, the gap behind the headboard and the folded fabric of upholstered frames. In many Brisbane homes, the frame holds more bugs than the mattress because it has so many small cracks to hide in.
The crew we book takes the frame apart where it is practical, since bugs sit in the joints and bolt holes that are sealed off when the bed is assembled. They then steam the fabric parts, apply a crack and crevice spray into timber and metal joints, and check the underside of slats and the back of the headboard. Metal frames have hollow tubes where bugs can shelter, so the crew looks at end caps and open ends too. If the frame is cracked or falling apart, the crew will tell you whether treating it is worth the cost.
Once treated, the frame goes back together and the bed is set slightly away from the wall so nothing touches the floor but the legs. Interceptor cups can then go under each leg. Upholstered bed heads and divan bases take more time, since their fabric and padding give bugs more room to spread. Timber frames with a lot of carved detail or loose joints take longer, and the crew will mention this when they give you the price.
- Frame taken apart to reach joints and bolt holes
- Steam for upholstered heads and fabric bases
- Crack and crevice spray on timber and metal joints
- Hollow tubes and end caps checked
- Bed reset away from the wall with cups under the legs
Call 07 3543 7770 to book bed frame treatment in Brisbane with a local crew.
