Bed Bug Control in Johannesburg

Combat Pest Control technician inspecting a bed for bed bugs in Johannesburg

Bed bugs bite you at night and spend the day in your mattress, the headboard joints and the skirtings. We check the whole room, treat every spot they are living in and come back for the ones that hatch.

  • You sleep through the night again without waking up to fresh bites.
  • None get left behind, because we go through the headboard, the base seams and the skirtings before we treat anything.
  • The price we quote is the price you pay, and there is nothing to sign.
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Stop Bed Bugs Before They Spread.

Bed bugs hide in mattresses, furniture, and crevices, leaving painful bites, stains, and a musty odor behind. Protect your home and family with fast, safe, and effective professional treatments that get rid of infestations and keep them from coming back.

They Bite While You Sleep

Bed bugs come out at night and feed on you while you're sleeping. You might not even know they're there until the bites show up in the morning. Our technicians know exactly where these pests like to hide and how to get rid of them for good.

They Cause Real Discomfort

Bed bug bites are itchy, painful, and can leave welts that last for days. Nobody should have to deal with that in their own home. We take care of the problem so you can sleep peacefully again.

They Spread Fast

One room can turn into a whole house problem in no time. Bed bugs travel through walls, furniture, and even clothing. The longer you wait, the harder it gets to deal with.

Your Bedroom Deserves Better.

Bed bugs hide in seams, crevices, and cracks around your bed. We treat every hiding spot so your bedroom feels clean and comfortable again, not just the ones you can see.

A pristine, clean bedroom
Diagnostic Checklist

Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation

Bed bugs leave visible clues behind. Spotting these early helps prevent a full-blown infestation and protects your home.

Bite Marks on Your Skin

Waking up with itchy red marks, especially in lines or clusters? That's a classic sign of bed bugs. They feed at night and leave behind bites you'll notice in the morning.

Dark Stains on Your Sheets

Rusty or dark spots on your mattress, sheets, or pillowcases come from bed bug droppings or crushed bugs. If you see them, it's time to call for help.

Shed Skins in the Seams

Bed bugs shed their outer shell as they grow. You'll find these tiny, translucent skins tucked into mattress seams, crevices, and behind headboards.

A Musty, Sweet Odor

A large infestation gives off a noticeable musty, sweet smell. If your bedroom or furniture smells off and you can't figure out why, bed bugs could be the cause.

Seeing Live Bugs

Bed bugs are small, flat, and reddish-brown. Check your bedding, furniture seams, and along baseboards. If you spot one, there are almost always more hiding nearby.

Bugs in Furniture and Crevices

Bed bugs don't just stay in beds. They hide in couch cushions, dresser drawers, electrical outlets, and even behind picture frames on the wall.

Bites in Lines or Groups

Unlike mosquito bites, bed bug bites often appear in a straight line or tight cluster. If your bites follow this pattern, bed bugs are likely the reason.

Recognize any of these?

The sooner you call, the easier it is to fix. A quick inspection tells you exactly what you're dealing with.

Why Us

Why Choose Combat Pest Control

01

Local Experts

We treat bed bugs across Johannesburg, in flats, complexes and free-standing homes, and we know the seams and joints they hide in.

02

Safe Treatments

Our bed bug control methods are family- and pet-friendly. You don't have to choose between getting rid of bugs and keeping your home safe.

03

Targeted Approach

We focus on the hiding spots that matter: bedding, furniture seams, crevices, and baseboards. We go where they go.

04

Long-Term Results

Follow-ups and inspections after treatment make sure they don't come back. We stay on it until your home is clear.

05

Eco-Friendly Options

We offer treatments that are effective against bed bugs with the smallest environmental footprint possible.

Our pest control credentials

  • Registered PCO logo

    Registered PCO

    Registered as a Pest Control Operator under South Africa’s Act 36 of 1947.

  • CropLife SA logo

    CropLife SA

    Accredited in the responsible use of registered pest-control remedies.

  • HACCP compliant logo

    HACCP compliant

    Pest management suited to food-safety requirements in commercial premises.

We Come to You

Bed Bug Control Near You

Bed bugs arrive on luggage, second-hand furniture and in shared walls, so a flat in Berea and a house in Saxonwold both get them. We treat across Johannesburg. Pick your suburb below.

Bryanston, Gauteng
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Bryanston, Gauteng

Big gardens, old trees and pools give ants and rodents plenty of cover before they ever reach your kitchen. We treat the garden and the house together.

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Common Questions

Answers to your bed bug questions

Got a question we did not answer? Give us a call and we will be happy to help.

It's really hard to do by yourself. Bed bugs hide in tiny cracks and seams that are tough to reach with store-bought sprays. Professional treatment gets into all the spots they're hiding and makes sure the whole infestation is taken care of.

Yes, it is completely safe for your whole family. We use products that are safe once they dry. We'll walk you through everything we're doing so you feel comfortable the entire time.

You should see a big difference after the first treatment. Some situations need a follow-up visit to catch any bugs that hatched after the first round. We'll check in and make sure they're completely gone.

Usually, no. Our treatments are designed to save your mattress and furniture. We treat them directly so you don't have to replace anything. We'll let you know if there is ever a case where replacement makes more sense.

Bed bugs are great hitchhikers. They can come home with you from hotels, used furniture, or even a friend's couch. Having them does not mean your house is dirty. They just need people to feed on.

No, we will not. We don't lock anyone into contracts. We'll take care of your bed bug problem and talk about what makes sense for follow-ups, but you are never stuck.

Just give us a call. If they show up again before your next planned visit, we'll come back and take care of it. We want your home to stay bed bug-free and we stand behind our work.

Need a hand with pests?

Give us a call or fill out the form and we'll get back to you within an hour. We'll tell you exactly what it'll cost before we touch anything.

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