A 1910s summer cottage with a sleeping porch, a large 1990s home near the golf course and a house full of family antiques can each need a different bed bug plan. Read through each option below and the quote you get will make more sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and pinpoints every room and item affected.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained detection dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past what bed bugs and eggs can survive, usually in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products placed in cracks, seams and furniture, with planned return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe house is tented and filled with a gas that reaches every wall void and belonging.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentVery hot, dry steam kills bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
These are general figures. Your house and the company you pick will set the real plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and finding each bedroom and piece involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Large homes with many rooms and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day results with no pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and rooms with heat-sensitive antiques | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, upholstered pieces and fabric, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Heavy cases spread through the whole house | 1, plus 2 to 3 days out | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Where to Start
- Bites, but no bugs spotted? Begin with an inspection, or a K9 search if it looks early.
- Many bedrooms or several floors? A dog can cover the whole house quickly.
- Historic home or valuable antiques? Ask which pieces can take heat and which need another approach.
- Want no pesticide where you sleep? Heat, or steam on mattresses and chairs, may suit you.
- Bugs in most rooms, or back after treatment? Ask whether tent fumigation makes sense.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Diablo. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.