A 1960s ranch house in the hills, a village cottage off Main Street and a retreat building with rows of beds can each need a different bed bug plan. Here is how every option works, so the quote you get for your Occidental property is easy to follow.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and maps every bed, room and piece of furniture involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA scent-trained dog finds live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, walls and bedding.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated past the point bed bugs and eggs can survive, most often in a single day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products applied to cracks, seams and furniture, followed by planned return visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe house is tented and filled with a gas that reaches every wall void and belonging.Learn more 
Bed Bug Steam TreatmentVery hot dry steam kills bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses, sofas and fabric.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
Read these figures as rough national guides. The actual plan for your Occidental property comes from the company you hire.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving bed bugs are present and mapping each room involved | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Group lodging, second homes and post-treatment checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day clearing with no pesticide on the beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Early or mid-level cases and rooms hard to heat | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, cushions and fabric, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases throughout the whole building | 1, plus 2 to 3 days away | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Choosing Where to Begin
- Bites showing up, but no bugs in sight? Book an inspection, or a K9 search if the problem may be new.
- Running group stays or a guest cottage? Plan a K9 sweep between groups and after treatment.
- Opening a second home after months away? Have the beds checked before the family settles in.
- Want nothing sprayed where you sleep? Heat, or steam on mattresses and cushions, can be a good fit.
- Bugs everywhere, or back after earlier work? Ask whether tent fumigation makes sense for the house.
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 Occidental. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.