A Victorian flat west of the river, a 1980s tract house in East Petaluma and a dairy with worker cottages each call for a different bed bug plan. Below, each option is explained in plain terms so the quote you get holds no surprises.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician verifies bed bugs and pinpoints every room and item involved.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA scent-trained dog finds live bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated beyond what bed bugs and their eggs can survive, usually in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products placed where bed bugs hide, with return visits for new hatchlings.Learn more 
Bed Bug FumigationThe structure is tented and filled with a 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
A general guide only. Your property and the company you choose shape the final plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Confirming the pest and mapping which rooms are hit | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Ranches with several buildings, multi-unit homes, follow-up checks | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | One-day results with no pesticide on beds | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Light to moderate cases and older apartment units | 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 | Heavy infestations across a whole 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 bug in sight? Book an inspection, or a dog search for a very early case.
- Older home with original trim? Ask how the crew will reach gaps in woodwork and floors.
- Ranch with worker housing? Ask for every sleeping building to be checked in one visit.
- Prefer no pesticide in bedrooms? Heat, or steam on mattresses and upholstery, may suit you.
- Bugs in every room, or back after treatment? Ask whether tent fumigation is warranted.
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 Petaluma. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.