A 1940s bungalow near Broadway, a duplex by the trolley and a hillside ranch home in Lemon Grove may each call for a different bed bug plan. Here is what every option involves, so the quote you get makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and finds each room and item involved.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
These are general details. The home and the company you pick will decide the final plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving it is bed bugs and finding every room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Early cases, duplexes and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Fast results with no pesticide on the bed | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and shared-wall units | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, couches and fabric, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases spread through a whole building | 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 yet? Book an inspection, or a K9 search for an early case.
- Live in a duplex or have a back unit? Ask to have both sides inspected on the same day.
- Older house with wood floors? Ask how the crew will treat trim and floor gaps.
- Want no pesticide on beds? Heat, or steam on mattresses and couches, may fit.
- Bugs everywhere or back after treatment? Ask whether tent fumigation makes sense.
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 Lemon Grove. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.