A rented upstairs room on Canyon Lake Drive, a hillside cottage and an 1890s building full of old trim may each need a different bed bug plan. Each option is explained below so the quote you get makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and marks every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained dog sniffs out live bed bugs and eggs hidden in walls, trim and furniture.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past what bed bugs and eggs survive, usually in a single day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products placed in cracks, seams and furniture, with planned return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with a gas that reaches every wall void and item.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
The numbers below are broad averages. Your building and the company you pick will set the actual plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving bed bugs are present and mapping each room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Attached units, early cases and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day clearing with no pesticide left on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and rooms that are hard to heat | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, antique upholstery and fabric, along with another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases spread through a whole building | 1, plus 2 to 3 days away | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Where to Start
- Bites but no bugs in sight? Begin with an inspection, or a K9 search if the problem looks new.
- Renting a unit in a shared building? Ask that the units next door be checked as well.
- Living in an old wood house? Ask about wiring before heat and dust in floor and trim gaps.
- Rather avoid pesticide on the bed? Heat, or steam on mattresses and chairs, may suit you.
- Bugs in nearly every room, or back after treatment? Ask if tent fumigation fits the building.
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 Port Costa. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.