Bed bug extermination costs $1,000 to $4,000 for most infestations, with heat treatment priced at $1 to $3 per square foot.1,2,4 A single room runs $300 to $650, while a whole-home heat treatment in a 2,000-square-foot home reaches $2,000 to $6,000. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the number of rooms, severity, treatment method, and how many visits the job needs.
$2,500
average treatment (HomeAdvisor)
$1 – $3
heat per sq ft (HomeGuide)
$300 – $650
single room (pestcost)
$65 – $200
visual inspection (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor | $2,500 average; most projects $1,000 – $4,000 | Completed-project data (Angi-owned) |
| HomeGuide | Heat $1 – $3 per sq ft; 2,000 sq ft home $2,000 – $6,000 | Cost guide |
| Thumbtack | Heat treatment $300 – $1,200 (Virginia Dept. of Agriculture figure); whole-room heat $1,500 – $4,000 | Marketplace + state data |
| pestcost | Single room $300 – $650; whole-home thermal $1,500 – $5,000 | 2026 cost guide |
Angi owns HomeAdvisor, and the two pages show identical figures; neither attributes the other, so we report them as matching figures, not corroboration. Angi’s method-by-method table also matches HomeGuide’s almost line for line, again with no attribution between the two pages — matching figures, not corroboration.
Cost by number of rooms
| Rooms treated | Cost (HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| 1 room | $300 – $650 |
| 2 rooms | $700 – $1,000 |
| 3 rooms | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| Whole home | $1,500 – $6,200 |
Cost by treatment method (per square foot)
| Method | Cost per sq ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | $1 – $3 | Space heated to 120–140°F; usually one visit |
| Chemical pesticides | $2 – $5 | Often needs two or three visits |
| Steam | $2 – $7 | Penetrates fabrics and furniture |
| Freezing | $3 – $6 | CO2 dry-ice treatment |
| Fumigation | $4 – $8 | Sealed tent, most expensive |
HomeGuide puts combined heat-plus-pesticide treatment at $2 to $4 per square foot and calls it the most effective approach.2 Heat kills about 95% of bugs and eggs in one session, but offers no residual protection, which is why many companies pair it with chemicals.2
Cost by severity (HomeAdvisor)
| Infestation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mild | $100 – $1,000 |
| Moderate | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Severe | $4,000 – $6,000 |
Inspection and follow-up costs
A visual inspection costs $65 to $200, and some exterminators deduct it from the treatment price if you hire them.1,2,3 A canine sniffing inspection costs $300 to $600, though one Thumbtack pro interviewed advises against it since there is no guarantee of a find.1,3 Follow-up visits run $75 to $225.1
Can you treat bed bugs yourself
DIY fogger bombs and kits run under $100, but HomeAdvisor and the pros Thumbtack interviewed both steer homeowners to professional treatment: whole-room heat equipment costs thousands of dollars, and a missed pocket of bugs restarts the infestation.1,3 At minimum, wash exposed clothing and bedding on high heat and get three quotes. pestcost notes identical jobs can vary $500 to $1,500 between companies in the same city.1,4
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Bed Bug Treatment Cost
2. HomeGuide — Bed Bug Heat Treatment Cost
3. Thumbtack — Bed Bug Heat Treatment Cost
4. pestcost — Bed Bug Heat Treatment Cost (2026)