A prewar bungalow in the Richmond Annex, a Marina Bay condo and an apartment a few blocks from the BART station can each need a different bed bug plan. This page walks through every option so the quote you receive is easy to follow.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and maps every room and item they have reached.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA scent-trained dog finds live bugs and eggs tucked inside furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past what bed bugs and eggs can survive, usually in a single day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products applied where bed bugs hide, with return visits for new hatchlings.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 bed bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
Treat this as a rough guide. The layout of your home and the company you hire decide the final plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving bed bugs are present and finding each affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Condo buildings, duplexes and confirming a job is finished | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Same-day results with no residue on mattresses | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Early or moderate cases and individual units | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Beds, upholstery and fabric, together with another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases spread through an entire 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).
Where to Begin
- Only bites so far? Book an inspection first. A K9 search helps when no bugs have been seen.
- Pre-1950 house or duplex? Ask how the crew handles plaster gaps and the unit next door.
- Condo or townhouse near the marina? Ask whether the HOA needs notice and if shared walls will be checked.
- Prefer no pesticide on the bed? Ask about heat, or steam for mattresses and sofas.
- Heavy spread, or bugs back after treatment? Ask if tenting the structure 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 Richmond. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.