Bed bug infestations are on the rise across Sydney, especially with increased short-term accommodation use and shared living spaces. These tiny, blood-feeding pests are masters at hiding in mattresses, bedding, furniture, luggage, and carpets—and once they settle in, they’re extremely hard to eliminate without expert treatment.

 

If you live in an apartment, you may be at higher risk of having an active bed bug infestation, especially if you live in a larger apartment complex. This is due to a variety of factors including shared walls, shared plumbing, and electrical systems across units, allowing bed bugs to travel easily between units.

 

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, oval-shaped insects that vary in colour from cream to reddish-brown, typically growing up to 5mm in size. They feed on human blood to survive and reproduce, often emerging at night.

 

Early detection is critical, and key signs of infestation include:

 

• Reddish stains or smears on bedding from crushed bugs

• Cast-off bed bug shells

• Itchy, zigzag-pattern bites or red welts, often on arms, legs, back, or neck

• Clusters of live bugs in mattress seams, bed frames, furniture, or luggage

 

 

At Home Shield Pest Solutions, we provide thorough bed bug extermination using industry-leading treatments designed to eliminate both adult bugs and their eggs. Our technicians carry out detailed inspections to locate all hiding spots and apply targeted treatments with immediate and long-lasting effects. You may continue to see dead bugs for several weeks post-treatment as the product works through the infestation.

 

To ensure full eradication and avoid reinfestation, we’ll also provide clear aftercare instructions—including steps for laundering, vacuuming, and monitoring. Our goal is not just to eliminate the current issue, but to help you stay bed bug-free moving forward.

 

Trust Home Shield Pest Solutions to deliver expert care, discrete service, and real results—so you can sleep easy again.