A tract home off Garden Road, a horse property with a guest casita, and a condo near Old Poway can each call for a different bed bug plan. Here is what every option involves, so the quote you get actually makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms the problem and finds every room and building involved.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 beyond what bed bugs and eggs can survive, usually in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products applied where bed bugs hide, with follow-ups for new hatchlings.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe structure is tented and filled with gas that reaches every wall void and belonging.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentHot, dry steam kills bed bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
General details only. Your home and the company you pick will shape the final plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and finding every room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Large lots, multiple buildings and post-treatment checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Same-day results with no pesticide left on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases in houses and condos | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses and upholstery, alongside 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
- Not sure it is bed bugs? Book an inspection first, or a K9 check for a very new case.
- Horse property with more than one building? Ask about a K9 sweep of every structure where someone sleeps.
- Guest house or casita on the lot? Have it checked at the same time as the main house.
- Want no pesticide near the beds? Ask about heat, or steam on mattresses and couches.
- Bugs in several rooms or back after treatment? Ask whether fumigation fits your home.
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 Poway. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.