Looking to Get Protection From Bed Bugs?
What are the costs and where can I buy physical protection?
Buying Bed Bug Mattress Encasements will protect you from an initial infestation in your mattress base (box spring)
At least 70% of bed bugs present in an infestation colonise the mattress and infrastructure of the box springs. If there is an infestation, our encasements will eliminate the opportunity for bed bugs to find a home.
Call Bruce Gow on his mobile 0417 251 911 or for useful information on all pest & specific help with your own bed bug problem.
The latest Non Toxic Total Method – “Mattress Encasement”
This type of protection has the patent pending “Zipper hook”. This is now certified to protect against bedbugs.
Mattress Safe® has recently achieved an accreditation as a Pest Control Management Product in the United States.
Several “Bite Tests” and “Penetration & Escape Tests” were also performed with success on the Mattress Safe®’s “Ultimate” brand encasement with a zipper. This later was tested by the best certified entomologists to determine whether or not bed-bugs may feed on people via penetrating the fabric.
This type of test also worked out whether the identical mattress encasements can be utilised as a part of a bedbug eradication, exclusion/ inclusion plan.
It was found out from these tests that the offending bed bugs have absolutely no way of penetrating the fabric to get to human feeds.
This proves that Mattress Safe®’s has an ability for the prevention of infestations of all species of bed bug in these mattresses and box springs.
Features:
Durable stretch-knit fabric
- Fire retardant
- Bed Bug Warranty
- Impermeable to Dust mites, Bed-bugs, mould and bacteria
- It stretches to fit boxspring depths up to 22.9 centimetres
Encasement Sizes to Fit:
- Single 99 centimetres x 203 centimetres
- Double 137 centimetres x 203 centimetres
- Queen 152 centimetres x 203 centimetres
- King 198 centimetres x 203 centimetres
Prices Ex GST
| Single 99 centimetres x 203 centimetres | $70 + P & H |
| Double 137 centimetres x 203 centimetres | $90 + P & H |
| Queen 152 centimetres x 203 centimetres | $100 + P & H |
| King 198 centimetres x 203 centimetres | $110 + P & H |
| Pillow case | $25 (each) + P & H |
| Castor bedbug leg protector | $5 (each) + P & H |
| Screw in bedbug leg protector | $5 (each) + P & H |
Total bed base encasements with patent pending zip locking system. They are totally successful regarding bed bug control Sydney when there is a need to prevent allergens, bed bugs, dust mites, bed-bugs, bacteria & other allergens from breeding inside your bed-base.
In case you didn’t know, allergens, bed bugs, dust mites, bed-bugs, bacteria are listed as the major factors and the causes of asthma & eczema.
Product Features:
- They are washing machine washable on all types of wash – hot, cold, tumble-dry
- They are the perfect solutions for all incontinence sufferers
- They may be utilised on all of the bed-bases including the inner-spring and latex brands
- They protect the bed-base from all stains, including spills, body perspiration and fluids
More risks can arise with the use of insecticides to treat bed bug problems in the home, particularly when individuals attempt to eradicate bed bugs without the help or advice of a professional pest manager.
Persons with no pest control experience other than buying bug spray from the supermarket are using poisonous products to try and do it themselves, sometimes with disastrous results. Wouldn’t it be easier and a lot safer just buying bed bug mattress encasements, castors or screw-in-barriers?
Recommended Pre & Post-Infestation Procedures
The resurgence of bed bugs in the US has garnered widespread media attention, particularly in hospitality circles. Hotel operators can no longer claim ignorance about this issue, and the ostrich approach is no longer viable. As responsible hotel owners, it is advisable to adopt an aggressive and proactive stance when dealing with bed bugs in your facility.
Having well-documented procedures for both bed bug prevention and infestation response is crucial. Additionally, it’s essential to ensure that these procedures are diligently followed. In the event of legal proceedings, demonstrating that you have taken reasonable actions to prevent bed bug problems can work in your favor.
Suggested Proactive Measures:
Education of Key Staff:
a. Housekeeping and maintenance staff should be trained to recognize signs of bed bug infestations, including various life stages, shed skins, and fecal spots/stains.
b. All staff members should be familiar with procedures to prevent the spread of infestations from one room to another.
c. Management staff should be trained on handling guests and their belongings if they’ve stayed in a bed bug-infested room.
Basic Inspections:
Basic inspection procedures should become part of housekeeping duties to detect obvious signs of bed bug activity in guest rooms, with daily findings documented.
Periodic Intensive Inspections:
More thorough inspections, conducted periodically by maintenance staff or trained pest management professionals, can uncover low-level infestations in hidden areas like headboards, box springs, and bed frames that routine inspections may miss.
Selection of Qualified Pest Management Company:
Ensure that the contracted pest management vendor is well-qualified to handle bed bug infestations. When considering pest control companies, verify their knowledge of bed bug control. The pest control company should outline their bed bug treatment procedure, which should include the following attributes:
a. Prompt response to bed bug emergencies.
b. Thorough inspections, including the removal of headboards, mattresses, box springs, dust covers beneath box springs, and all furniture.
c. A balanced treatment approach that combines chemical and non-chemical tactics, such as encasements, vacuums and various pesticides.
d. Proper handling and disposal of items from infested rooms.
e. Expanding inspections and treatments to adjacent guest rooms with common walls.
f. Follow-up inspection and treatment programs for infested guest rooms.
Use of Mattress and Box Spring Encasements:
Encasements designed specifically for bed bugs offer several advantages, including early detection, preventing infestations, and serving as a reactionary tool.
What to Do if Bed Bugs Are Detected in a Guest Room?
In the event that bed bugs are detected by housekeeping or maintenance staff, several measures can reduce the risk of spreading the bugs outside the infested room:
Notify the necessary hotel entity without leaving the infested room.
Contact A1 Pest Control for inspection and treatment by calling 0417 251 911.
Do not remove anything from the room.
If linens or towels have been removed, follow specific actions to prevent spreading.
Take the guest room out of service for proper treatment.
Offer various solutions to affected guests, including refunds, laundry services, room changes, or assistance in finding alternative accommodations.
Finding an Effective Encasement
Effective encasements must be both bite-proof (preventing bed bugs from feeding through) and escape-proof (preventing bed bugs from getting in or out). Protect-A-Bed of Chicago offers encasements that have been scientifically tested and proven to be completely effective against bed bugs.
It’s essential to choose encasements that have been scientifically tested and meet the criteria for bed bug resistance.
For further guidance, refer to the article “Just Encase” by Rick Cooper in the April 2007 issue of PCT magazine.
Additional Information on Using Encasements
Encasements can be a valuable tool for salvaging existing beds and protecting replacement bedding from bed bug infestations. Properly encased mattresses and box springs can prevent infestations and aid in early detection.
Ensure that encasements have been scientifically tested for effectiveness against bed bugs. In case of soiled encasements, follow appropriate laundering procedures.
Choosing a Bed Bug Mattress Encasement
There are many mattress covers and encasements available, but most will not work against bed bugs. Even some that are advertised as “bed bug proof” might not be correctly designed.
In order to work well against bed bugs, the encasement must have the following features:
- Fabric must be bite-proof to prevent the bugs from feeding through the material.
- Encasements must cover the entire mattress/box spring.
- The encasement must seal tightly with no openings, gaps, or tears that bed bugs might escape through.
- The zipper must have very small teeth that are close together to prevent even tiny, immature bugs from weaving in between the zipper teeth and escaping.
- The zipper must seal completely at the end-stop so that there are no gaps where bed bugs could escape.
Mattress Safe includes all the features needed to ensure the encasement is indeed bed bug proof.
These products can be purchased from A1 Pest Control by sending your details and encasement info to bruce@a1pestcontrol.com.au
Please note that this information provides general guidelines and should not be considered legal advice. For legal guidance, consult with your own legal counsel. Please see our refund policy.
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