A 1930s bungalow in the hills, an in-law unit rented to a grad student and an apartment near San Pablo Avenue may each need a different bed bug plan. Below, each option is explained so an El Cerrito quote is easy to read.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and finds every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past what bed bugs and eggs can survive, usually in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted professional products in cracks, seams and furniture, plus return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with gas that reaches every wall void and item.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
Treat these as general guidelines. Your home and the company you choose set the final plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and mapping every room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Early cases, shared houses and post-treatment checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Quick results with no pesticide on bedding | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and apartments with shared walls | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, sofas and fabric, paired with another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases through an entire structure | 1, plus 2 to 3 days away | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Where to Start
- Bites but no bugs found? Book an inspection first, or a scent dog search when the signs are brand new.
- Renting rooms in a shared house? Have every bedroom checked in the same visit.
- Pre-1940s house with plaster walls? Ask how the crew will treat cracks, trim and floor edges.
- Prefer no pesticide on beds? Heat, or steam on mattresses and sofas, may suit you.
- Bugs in most rooms or back after treatment? Ask if tent fumigation is worth it.
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 El Cerrito. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.