Bed Bug Control: How to Get Rid of These Pesky Pests

Bed bugs are a nightmare pest in Malaysia especially in places where people sleep or rest. They are tiny, hide well, and feed on blood while you sleep. Homes, hostels, hotels, and even office nap rooms can become infested without warning.

In this blog, we’ll explore:

• What bed bugs are and how they spread

• Their life cycle and why infestations grow fast

• Common signs of a bed bug problem

• Why DIY methods fail

• How professional treatment works
  
   

What Are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood, usually at night. They don't fly or jump, but they hide in tiny cracks and come out to feed while you're sleeping.

They’re often found in:

• Mattress seams

• Bed frames and headboards

• Curtains, carpets, and skirting

• Electrical outlets and cracks in walls

• Furniture joints and behind paintings

You can also carry them unknowingly from one place to another via luggage, clothing, or second-hand furniture.

 

Bed Bug Life Cycle

Understanding how fast they multiply helps explain why infestations get out of control so quickly:

1. Eggs – About 1mm in size, hard to see. One female lays hundreds.

2. Nymphs – Baby bed bugs. Must feed before each stage.

3. Adults – Fully grown in 2–4 weeks under the right conditions.

4. Lifespan – Up to 6 months, and can survive without food for weeks.

 Without treatment, a few bed bugs can turn into a massive infestation in just a few weeks.

 

Signs of Bed Bug Infestation

Bed bugs are great at hiding. Even if you don’t see them, the signs might already be there — especially in shared accommodations or travel hubs.

 

Why DIY Bed Bug Treatments Often Fail

Most sprays and foggers only kill bed bugs on the surface — not the ones hiding deep in furniture or behind walls.

Common issues with DIY methods:

• Doesn’t kill eggs

• Doesn’t penetrate mattresses or cracks

• May cause bed bugs to spread to other rooms

• Re-infestation within days or weeks

For businesses like hostels or hotels, using the wrong method can result in bad reviews or lost guests.

 

Professional Bed Bug Treatment by PestSol

We use a step-by-step approach for safe and effective bed bug elimination in both homes and commercial spaces.

Our process includes:

1. Site inspection to confirm infestation level

2. Misting treatment – Reaches cracks, bed frames, sofas

3. Spot chemical spray on mattresses and furniture

4. Follow-up visit if required (especially for severe cases)

5. Advice on prep and prevention

6. Optional monitoring service for hostels and hotels

 Safe for sleeping areas after proper drying
 Licensed chemicals
 Effective against all life stages from eggs to adults

 

What to Do Before Treatment

Whether at home or in a business, we recommend:

• Remove all bedsheets and wash them in hot water

• Pack clothing into sealed bags

• Clear items under the bed

• Don’t use sprays or insecticides before our visit

• Inform roommates or nearby units if in shared buildings

Our team will advise further during inspection.

 

Who Is at Risk?

• Homes – Especially after travel or guests

• Hostels & dorms – High turnover, shared sleeping areas

• Hotels & Airbnb units – Risk of reputation damage

• Staff accommodations – Frequent bed sharing

• Used furniture sellers – Risk of transporting infestations