A 1970s ranch home above downtown, an apartment near the Amtrak station and a house on a big lot in Alhambra Valley may each call for a different bed bug plan. This page lays out what every option involves, so the quote you receive makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and maps every room and item they have reached.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained detection dog locates live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated to a temperature bed bugs and eggs cannot survive, often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted professional products in cracks, seams and furniture, plus follow-up visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with a 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 guidelines. The real plan depends on your home and the company you hire.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving bed bugs are present and finding every room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Early cases, multi-room homes and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Fast results with no pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate problems and apartment 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 the building | 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
- Bites but no bugs in sight? Start with an inspection, or a K9 search if it seems very early.
- Just back from a train trip or hotel stay? An inspection tells you if anything came home with you.
- Bought an antique bed or chair? Ask about steam for the piece and a check of the room it went into.
- Want no pesticide where you sleep? Heat, or steam on mattresses and sofas, is worth asking about.
- Bugs in many rooms or back after a 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 Martinez. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.