A permitted beach rental in North Beach, a 1960s home in the Hills and a family house in Del Mar Heights may each need a different bed bug plan. This page walks through every option so your quote makes sense when it arrives.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms whether bed bugs are present and where they are hiding.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained dog locates live bed bugs and eggs hidden inside furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past the point bed bugs and eggs can survive, often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products placed in cracks, seams and furniture, followed by return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe whole building is tented and filled with a gas that reaches every void and item.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentHigh temperature dry steam kills bugs and eggs on contact in beds and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
These are general guidelines. The actual plan depends on your home and the company you hire.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming the problem and finding each affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Rental homes between stays and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Fast results with little prep and no pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate problems and rented units | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, upholstery and fabric, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Heavy infestations reaching the whole 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).
Which Service to Start With
- Bites with no bugs in sight? Start with an inspection, or a K9 search for a suspected early case.
- Renting to visitors under a city permit? A K9 check and heat keep downtime between stays short.
- Older relative living alone? Ask which method needs the least prep, often heat.
- Want to avoid pesticide in bedrooms? Ask about heat, or steam for mattresses and chairs.
- Bugs all through the house, or back after treatment? Ask if fumigation 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 Del Mar. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.