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Bed bug treatment in Toronto, the GTA and cottage country
Bed bugs hitch rides on luggage, furniture and clothing. They hide in mattress seams and bed frames and come out at night to feed.
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How to identify bed bugs
Bed bugs look different at each life stage, which is why they're easy to miss.
Adults
About the size of an apple seed. Reddish-brown and flat, swelling after they feed.
Nymphs
Smaller and paler, turning red after feeding.
Eggs
About 1 mm, pearly white, tucked into seams and cracks.
Signs to look for
- Small rusty or dark spots on sheets and mattress seams
- Shed skins and tiny pale eggs in seams and crevices
- Itchy bites, often in lines or clusters, when you wake up
- A sweet, musty smell in heavier infestations
Bites alone aren't proof. Some people don't react to bed bug bites at all, so we always confirm with an inspection.
Why bed bugs come inside
What draws them in
Bed bugs don't come from dirt. They travel in from hotels, used furniture, visitors' bags and shared walls in apartments.
Health and home risks
Bed bugs aren't known to spread disease, but bites itch, can become infected from scratching, and lost sleep and stress are real.
How we handle bed bugs
Confirm and map
Room-by-room inspection to confirm bed bugs and see how far they've spread.
Prepare
A clear prep checklist so you know exactly what to do before we arrive.
Treat
Targeted treatment of beds, furniture, baseboards and cracks.
Follow up
A second treatment catches bugs that hatch after the first visit.
Confirm they're gone
A final inspection before we close it out.
Prevention tips
- Check hotel beds and keep luggage on racks, off the floor
- Wash and dry travel clothes on high heat when you get home
- Inspect used furniture before bringing it inside
- Use mattress and box spring encasements
- Reduce clutter around beds
- Vacuum mattress seams and bed frames regularly
Common questions about bed bugs
Do I need to throw out my mattress?
Usually not. Most mattresses can be treated and then protected with an encasement.
Why do bed bugs need more than one visit?
Eggs can survive the first treatment and hatch later. A follow-up treatment catches them before they mature.
Related pests
Reviewed by PestDepart's licensed exterminators. For health concerns, including bites or stings, contact your doctor or local public health unit.