A 1950s ranch house in Gregory Gardens, a townhome near Downtown Pleasant Hill and a shared rental near Diablo Valley College can each need a different bed bug plan. Here is what every option involves, so the quote you get is easy to follow.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and records every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA scent-trained dog pinpoints live bugs and eggs tucked inside furniture and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are raised to a heat level that bed bugs and eggs cannot survive, often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentPrecise professional products in seams, cracks and furniture, with return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe house is tented and filled with a gas that reaches every void and belonging.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentSuperheated dry steam kills bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
Use these as general guides. Your actual plan depends on the home and the company doing the work.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and finding each room they reached | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Very early cases, larger homes and post-treatment checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Quick results without pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases, condos and apartments | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, sofas and fabric, paired with another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Heavy cases spread across the whole 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).
Picking a First Step
- Itchy welts but no bug found? Begin with an inspection, or a K9 search if it looks very new.
- A new student or renter just moved in? An inspection of that room shows whether anything arrived with them.
- Picked up a used couch or mattress? Ask about steam for the item plus a check of the room it sits in.
- Prefer no pesticide in the bedroom? Ask about heat, or steam for mattresses and upholstery.
- Bugs all over the house or back after treatment? Ask if tent fumigation is a better fit.
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 Pleasant Hill. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.