A high-rise condo Downtown, a beach cottage in Ocean Beach and a house in Rancho Bernardo can each call for a different bed bug plan. Here is what each San Diego option actually involves, laid out in plain terms so the quote you get later makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms the problem and finds every room and item 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
A general overview to start from. What your San Diego home actually needs, and the specific company you hire, 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 | Apartment buildings, hotels, vacation rentals and larger San Diego homes | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day results, including condos, apartments and vacation rental turnovers | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and apartment units | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, couches and seams, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe infestations throughout a 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).
Which One Fits?
- Not sure it is bed bugs? Start with an inspection. For early cases, a K9 inspection helps.
- Apartment building or condo complex? Ask how neighboring units will be handled.
- Vacation rental with a tight turnover window? Ask about heat or K9 inspection to move fast between guests.
- Want bedrooms without pesticide? Ask about heat, or steam on mattresses and couches.
- Bugs everywhere, or back after treatment? Ask whether fumigation is the right step.
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 Diego. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.