A 1940s cottage near the pier, a vacation rental on Seacoast Drive and a rented duplex near NOLF Imperial Beach can each call for a different bed bug plan. Here is what every option involves, so your quote is easy to follow.
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 figures. What actually happens at your address depends on the home and the company you pick.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and locating every affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Rentals between guests and checks after treatment | 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 apartments | 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
- Seeing bites with no sign of bugs? Start with a standard inspection, or a K9 check if the case looks very early.
- Hosting a rental near the pier? Pair a K9 check with heat treatment to keep the calendar moving.
- PCSing in or out of NOLF? Have furniture and the unit checked before you fully move in.
- Prefer no pesticide on beds? Ask about heat, or steam on mattresses and couches.
- Bugs in several rooms or back 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 Imperial Beach. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.