An SRO room in the Tenderloin, a Victorian flat in the Mission and a Sunset house with an in-law unit downstairs can each call for a different bed bug plan. Here every option sits side by side, so the quote you receive makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms whether bed bugs are present and which rooms or units they have reached.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained scent dog finds live bed bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and wall gaps.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past the point 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 to catch new hatchlings.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe structure 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
Use this as a starting guide. The building and the company you choose shape the real plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and mapping which rooms or units have them | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Multi-unit buildings, hotels and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Results in about a day, with nothing sprayed on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases in a single flat or room | 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 spread through a whole house or small 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).
Choosing a Starting Point
- Bites but no visible bugs? Book an inspection first, or a dog search if the technician finds nothing.
- In an apartment building or SRO? Report it in writing and ask that the units around yours be checked too.
- Arranging help for an older parent? Ask which plan needs the least bagging and furniture moving.
- Prefer no pesticide on the bed? Ask about heat, with steam for the sofa and chairs.
- Bugs everywhere, or back after treatment? Ask whether tenting a small building 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 San Francisco. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.