There is no single right way to get rid of bed bugs. The best plan depends on how many rooms are involved, what kind of home you have and how soon you need it done. Here is what each service does, so the quote you get makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms whether you have bed bugs and finds every room involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained detection dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs, even in places a person cannot see.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated until bed bugs and eggs cannot survive. Often done in one day with no chemical residue.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted sprays and dusts in cracks, seams and outlets, usually over two or three visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe whole structure is sealed and treated with gas. For severe infestations spread through the home.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentHigh-temperature steam on mattresses, couches and seams. Kills bugs and eggs on contact.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
Typical details for each method. Visits and prices vary by company and home, so use this as a starting point for your conversation with the technician.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and finding every room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Large homes, apartments, hotels and follow-up checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Fast results with no chemical residue in bedrooms | 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, couches and seams, often with other methods | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe infestations spread through the whole structure | 1, plus 2 to 3 days out of the home | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Which Service Do You Need?
- Not sure it is bed bugs? Start with an inspection or a K9 inspection.
- Bugs in one or two bedrooms? Heat, or chemical treatment with steam on the mattress, are the usual choices.
- Want it done in one visit? Ask about heat treatment.
- Bugs in many rooms, or back after other treatments? Ask whether fumigation makes sense for your home.
- Apartment or condo? Expect the technician to check the units on each side as well.
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 Carlsbad. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.