An Old Town cottage, a 1970s ranch house in the hills and a second-floor unit near Pittsburg Center BART can each need a different bed bug plan. This page lays out what every option involves so the quote you receive is easy to read.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and maps each room and item affected.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past what bed bugs and eggs can survive, usually in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted professional products in cracks, seams and furniture, plus return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with 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
Treat these as general guidelines. Your home and the company you choose set the final plan, and a crew may combine two methods, such as heat for the bedrooms and steam for a favorite couch.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and mapping which rooms have them | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Early cases, apartment complexes and post-treatment checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day results without pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and attached units | 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 infestations that reach through a whole structure | 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 spotted? Start with an inspection, or a dog search for a very early case.
- Rent in an apartment complex? Ask that the neighboring units be checked on the same visit.
- Own a rental inside city limits? Keep the written report with your property records.
- Prefer no pesticide on beds? Heat, or steam for mattresses and couches, could suit you.
- Bugs in most rooms or back after treatment? Ask whether tenting is the 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 Pittsburg. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.