A 1940s farmhouse off Elm Avenue, a rented home in town and a worker house on a dairy can each call for a different bed bug plan. This page lays out every option so the Caruthers quote you receive makes sense.
Bed Bug InspectionA licensed technician proves whether bed bugs are present and maps every affected room.Learn more 
K9 Bed Bug InspectionA trained scent dog finds live bed bugs and eggs hidden in furniture, trim and walls.Learn more 
Bed Bug Heat TreatmentRooms are heated beyond what bed bugs and their eggs survive, most often in 1 day.Learn more 
Chemical Bed Bug TreatmentProfessional products placed in cracks, seams and furniture, with planned follow-up visits.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, low-moisture steam kills bugs and eggs on contact in mattresses and fabric.Learn more Compare Bed Bug Treatments
Treat this as a general guide. The licensed company and the layout of your home decide the actual plan.
| Service | Best for | Visits | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Proving bed bugs are there and which rooms have them | 1 | $65 to $200 |
| K9 inspection | Farm lots with several buildings and checks after treatment | 1 | $300 to $600 |
| Heat treatment | Clearing a home in a day without pesticide on bedding | Usually 1 day | $1 to $3 per sq ft |
| Chemical treatment | Early or moderate cases across many bedrooms | 2 to 3 | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Steam treatment | Mattresses, couches and bunks, alongside another method | 1 to 2 | $2 to $7.50 per sq ft |
| Fumigation | Severe cases that fill a whole structure | 1, plus 2 to 3 days away | $4 to $8 per sq ft |
Cost ranges: Angi 2026 bed bug treatment cost data (US averages).
Where to Start
- Bites with no bugs in sight? Book a Caruthers inspection first, or a dog search if it seems very new.
- More than one house on the property? Ask for all of them to be checked on the same trip.
- Housing workers on a dairy or vineyard? Schedule inspections between occupants.
- Want no pesticide on the kids' beds? Heat, or steam on fabric, may suit you.
- Bugs everywhere, or back after a treatment? Ask whether tenting is the better choice.
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 Caruthers. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.