Getting rid of bed bugs for good takes three things together: hot steam that kills the insect and its eggs in mattress seams and the bed frame, an insecticide in the cracks where they hide, and a follow-up visit after 10 to 14 days for whatever hatches. Bareeq Clean treats them in Jeddah from SAR 185 per room, with a 3-month guarantee that includes the follow-up visit.
Bed bug treatment, in brief
- What it is: A flat brown insect the size of an apple seed, biting at night and hiding by day
- Where it hides: Mattress seams, the bed frame, behind skirting boards and pictures
- What kills it: Heat above 50°C, steam and specialist insecticides
- What does not work: Vinegar, essential oils and supermarket sprays on their own
- Price in Jeddah: From SAR 185 per room, and 278 for a flat of up to 4 rooms
- How long: Two visits, 10 to 14 days apart
- Guarantee: 3 months
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What are bed bugs?
A bed bug is a small reddish-brown insect, flat and oval, with adults 4 to 5 mm long, about the size of an apple seed. It neither flies nor jumps, but it walks quickly. It feeds on human blood during sleep, then returns to its hiding place. It lives for months without feeding, which is why leaving a room empty for a few weeks does not help.
| Stage | Appearance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | White, pinhead-sized, glued into cracks | Hatches in one to two weeks |
| Nymph | Small and translucent yellowish, reddening after a feed | Moults five times before adulthood |
| Adult | Brown and flat, swelling and lengthening after a feed | A female lays hundreds of eggs in her life |
Kinds of bugs: which do you have?
In Saudi Arabia the word “bug” usually means the bed bug, but other insects share the name: plant bugs that live on trees, and white mealybugs on ornamental plants. These do not bite people or live in bedding, and their treatment is entirely different.
Why bed bugs appear
- Travel: it rides in luggage and clothes from hotels and furnished flats.
- Second-hand furniture: a bed, sofa or mattress from the used market.
- Neighbours: it crosses between flats through electrical and pipe openings.
- Guests and workers who move between homes: in their bags and belongings.
- Shared laundries and transport: rare, but it happens.
Signs of bed bugs and where they hide
| Place | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Mattress | Seams, corners, the label and handles |
| Bed base and frame | Joints, screws and behind the headboard |
| Sofa | Under cushions, in seams and the frame |
| Walls | Behind pictures, skirting, wallpaper and sockets |
| Floor | Carpet edges and under rugs |
| Furniture | Bedside drawers and the wardrobe near the bed |
Bed bug bites: how to tell them apart
| Insect | How the bite looks | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug | Red spots in a line or cluster, appearing in the morning | Skin exposed during sleep |
| Mosquito | A single swelling that appears at once | Any exposed skin |
| Flea | Small spots with a halo | Ankles and legs |
Treating bed bugs at home: what you can do yourself
- Wash and dry with heat: sheets, covers and clothes at 60°C, then a dryer on its highest heat for at least 30 minutes. The dryer alone will do for items that cannot be washed.
- Vacuum daily: mattress, bed, skirting and carpet edges, and empty the bag into a sealed bag outside the home.
- Encase the mattress: in a zipped cover made for bed bugs, left on for a year.
- Pull the bed from the wall: and do not let the covers touch the floor.
- Reduce clutter around the bed: each item is another hiding place.
- Seal cracks: in skirting and around sockets.
- Do not move furniture between rooms: or you move the bugs with it.
- Do not sleep in another room: the bugs follow you there.
Natural methods: what works and what does not
| Method | Does it work? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Heat: washing and dryer | Yes | Kills insects and eggs |
| Steam | Yes | Slowly along seams, with a high-temperature unit |
| Vacuuming | Reduces numbers | Does not remove glued eggs |
| Freezing | Yes for small items | In a freezer at −18°C for four days |
| Diatomaceous earth | Limited and slow | In cracks only, and not to be inhaled |
| Vinegar and essential oils | No | They repel briefly and do not kill eggs |
| Alcohol | Not advised | Kills on contact only, and is a fire risk |
| Sunlight | Not reliable | Bugs hide inside the mattress where heat does not reach |
Which insecticide kills bed bugs?
No single insecticide is enough on its own, and bed bugs resist many common sprays. Technicians combine more than one type according to the case:
| Type | How it works | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Contact and residual insecticides | Kill what crosses them for days after spraying | Cracks, bed frames and skirting |
| Desiccant dusts | Dry out the insect, which cannot resist them | Voids, sockets and behind skirting |
| Growth regulators | Stop nymphs maturing and breeding | Alongside other products |
Treating bed bugs in mattresses
A mattress does not need to be thrown away in most cases. Its seams and corners are vacuumed, steam is passed slowly over it, and it is then sealed in a zipped encasement so whatever remains inside starves. Throwing the mattress out without treating the room solves nothing: the bugs in the bed and walls will move to the new one.
Why do people’s attempts to get rid of bed bugs fail?
- Treating the mattress alone: when most of the bugs are in the bed and walls.
- A single spray: eggs hatch two weeks later and the infestation returns.
- Moving to another room: which spreads the bugs through the home.
- A spray the bugs resist: so they survive and breed.
- Treating one flat in an infested building: so they return from the neighbours.
Bed bug control in Jeddah: how we treat them
- Inspection: the infested rooms and the level of infestation are identified.
- Vacuuming: visible insects and husks removed.
- Steam: on mattress, bed, sofa and skirting.
- Insecticide: in cracks, the bed frame and voids.
- Dust: in sockets and behind skirting.
- Follow-up visit: after 10 to 14 days, part of the treatment and not an extra.
Bed bug control prices in Jeddah
| Place | Starts from |
|---|---|
| One room | SAR 185 |
| Flat of up to 4 rooms | SAR 278 |
| Flat of 5 rooms | SAR 370 |
| Villa, hotel or workers’ housing | After an inspection |
The guarantee is 3 months and includes the follow-up visit, with details on the service guarantee page.
Before and after the technician’s visit
How long does it take to get rid of bed bugs?
3 to 6 weeks for a moderate infestation: a first visit, a follow-up after 10 to 14 days, then monitoring. A few bites may appear between the visits from eggs that hatch, which is expected and dealt with by the second visit.
Preventing bed bugs
- At a hotel: check the mattress seams and headboard, and put the suitcase on the rack, not the bed or the floor.
- After travel: put clothes in a hot dryer before they go into the wardrobe.
- Second-hand furniture: inspect it before it comes indoors, or avoid it.
- A mattress encasement: stops them hiding in it and makes checking easy.
- In apartment blocks: tell neighbours and the owner, as treating one flat is not enough.
Bed bugs in hotels, furnished flats and workers’ housing
Premises with changing guests are more exposed. The infested room is treated along with the rooms beside, above and below it, and rooms are checked regularly afterwards. The price is agreed by number of rooms, with a regular inspection contract for those who want one.
Jeddah districts we serve
Every district of Jeddah, along with Rabigh, Khulais, Usfan and Al Lith. Other pests are covered in pest control company in Jeddah, and mattress and sofa steam cleaning in sofa steam cleaning in Jeddah.
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Frequently asked questions about bed bug treatment
What gets rid of bed bugs for good?
Steam that kills the insect and its eggs, insecticide in the cracks, and a follow-up visit after 10 to 14 days, along with washing bedding in hot water.
How much does bed bug control cost in Jeddah?
From SAR 185 per room and SAR 278 for a flat of up to 4 rooms with Bareeq Clean.
Which insecticide kills bed bugs?
No single one is enough. A residual insecticide in cracks is combined with a desiccant dust in voids, plus steam.
Is there a bed bug treatment at the pharmacy?
The pharmacy treats the bites with an anti-itch cream or an antihistamine. Getting rid of the insect needs pest control.
How do I get rid of bed bugs at home?
Wash bedding at 60°C and dry on high heat, vacuum daily, encase the mattress, and call a technician for the cracks and bed.
Does vinegar kill bed bugs?
No. It repels them briefly and does not kill eggs.
Do I have to throw the mattress away?
Not in most cases. It is steamed and sealed in an encasement.
What causes bed bugs to appear?
Travel, second-hand furniture and spread from a neighbouring flat. It has nothing to do with cleanliness.
How do I know I have bed bugs?
Bites in a line on waking, and black dots and blood spots on mattress seams and sheets.
Do bed bugs spread disease?
They are not known to spread disease, but their bites itch and may cause allergic reactions and loss of sleep.
How long do bed bugs live without feeding?
Months, which is why leaving the room empty does not work.
How many visits does treatment take?
Two in most cases, 10 to 14 days apart.
Is the treatment guaranteed?
Yes, 3 months including the follow-up visit.
Is the treatment safe for children?
They leave during spraying and return after the time the technician gives, with airing. Steam uses no chemicals.
Can bed bugs come from the neighbours?
Yes, through electrical and pipe openings, which is why adjoining flats are treated in infested buildings.