A 1960s cottage in Leucadia, a vacation rental near Moonlight Beach and a ranch house in Olivenhain can each need a different bed bug plan. Here is what every option involves, so your quote is easy to understand.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and pinpoints every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA detection dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated to a level bed bugs and eggs cannot survive, often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted professional products in cracks, seams and furniture, with follow-up visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with 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
General details only. Your home and the company you choose will shape the actual plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and locating every affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Vacation rentals between guests and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Same-day results with no pesticide on bedding | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and apartments | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, sofas and fabric, together with another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Heavy infestations spread through the structure | 1, plus 2 to 3 days out | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Choosing a Starting Point
- Bites but no bugs? Book an inspection first, or a K9 check for early cases.
- Running a vacation rental? Ask about a K9 check and heat treatment to limit lost bookings.
- Guest house or ADU on the lot? Have it inspected along with the main house.
- Prefer no pesticide on beds? Ask about heat, or steam on mattresses and couches.
- Bugs in many rooms or returning after treatment? Ask whether fumigation fits.
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 Encinitas. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.