Interceptor traps are simple plastic dishes that sit under each leg of the bed. They have a rough outer surface bugs can climb and a smooth inner well they cannot climb out of. Bugs walking up to feed, or back down to hide, fall into the well and stay there. For Brisbane households, they are one of the easiest ways to catch bed bugs and see how a removal job is going.
The crew we book fits the traps under every bed leg and sets the bed up so the legs are the only way on or off. That means pulling the bed a hand's width away from the wall, tucking in sheets and blankets so nothing hangs to the floor, and clearing anything stored under the bed. Traps can also go under sofa legs if the lounge has been affected. A light dusting of talc on the inside wall of the trap makes it even harder for bugs to climb out.
You check the traps every few days with a torch. Live bugs or shed skins in the outer ring mean bugs are coming from the room to the bed, while bugs in the inner ring may mean they are coming down from the bed itself. The crew reads the traps on their second visit and uses what they find to plan any further treatment. Traps are also handy after a trip or after bringing home second-hand furniture. Keep a note of what you find each time, since it helps the crew plan.
- Traps fitted under every bed leg
- Bed set up so legs are the only way on
- Sofa legs included where needed
- Help reading the traps between visits
- Useful for checking progress after treatment
Call 07 3543 7770 to add interceptor traps to your bed bug booking in Brisbane.
