A 1940s bungalow near Old Town, an apartment building along the 8th Street corridor and a manufactured home in a Division Street mobile home park can each need a different bed bug plan. This page breaks down what each service actually involves, so the quote you get makes sense.
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
These are general ranges only. The company you pick and the specifics of your home will set the real plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and locating every affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Apartment buildings and mobile home parks with several units to clear | 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 rental units | 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.
- Managing an apartment building near the port or 8th Street? Ask about a K9 sweep of neighboring units before treating just one.
- Live in a mobile home park? Say so when you call, since access around skirting and built-ins can shape the plan.
- 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 National City. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.