A 1960s ranch house near Carlton Hills, a rental cabin at Santee Lakes and a mobile home off Mission Gorge Road can each need a different bed bug plan. Below is a plain breakdown of the 6 options, so you know what to expect before the technician arrives.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician confirms bed bugs and pinpoints every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA detection dog sniffs out live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated to a level bed bugs and eggs cannot survive, often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentTargeted professional products in cracks, seams and furniture, with follow-up visits.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe building is tented and filled with 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 and upholstery.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
These are typical figures only. The size of your home and the company you pick will set the real numbers.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming bed bugs and locating every affected room | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Cabins and rentals between guests and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Same-day results with no pesticide on bedding | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and apartments | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, sofas and fabric, together with 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
- Bites but no bugs? Book an inspection first, or a K9 check for early cases.
- Running a cabin or camp site at Santee Lakes? A K9 check plus same-day heat treatment keeps the calendar moving.
- Live in a mobile home park? Ask the technician to check the units on either side too.
- Prefer no pesticide on beds? Ask about heat, or steam on mattresses and couches.
- Bugs in many rooms or returning after treatment? Ask whether fumigation fits.
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 Santee. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.