Bed Bug Extermination Cost Average
Cost Factors
There are many factors that determine the cost of bed bug extermination. The size of the infested area, type of treatment and difficulty in treating it, number of treatments needed for effective extermination, extent and level of contamination by bed bugs all affect the final price tag.
Bed Bug Infestation Size & Type
The first thing you should consider when deciding on how much you’re willing to spend on your bed bug extermination is how big your home is and what kind of problem you want to solve. If there are only a few small spots where these pests have been found, then it makes sense that getting rid of them won’t be too difficult or expensive. However, if hundreds or even thousands are hiding out in every corner of your home—and especially if they have nested inside walls or other hard-to-reach places—then it may take more than one professional exterminator visit before they go away for good!
Treatment Costs
The cost of bed bug extermination depends on the size of an infestation and the severity. The average cost is $1,000 to $2,000 per room but can range anywhere from $200 to $1,500. The amount you pay will depend on how many rooms are being treated and whether or not you require specialized equipment like gas heaters or foggers that produce CO2 gas.
When Do You Need Bed Bug Extermination?
Bed bug infestations can be found in homes of all shapes, sizes and locations. If you think that your home has been invaded by these pests, do not wait until the problem gets worse before seeking treatment. The sooner you identify a bedbug infestation the easier it will be to eliminate it. If you have a serious bed bug problem, then professional help is required to get rid of them.
Bedbugs are most often found in:
- Hotels and motels
- Hospitals
- Schools and colleges
Chemical Treatment
The most commonly used method is chemical treatment. This involves the use of insecticides, which are chemical substances used to kill pests. These are dangerous if not used properly and their use is regulated by federal laws. Pesticides are classified as restricted-use pesticides (RUPs), meaning that they’re so toxic or potentially harmful to humans and animals that only licensed applicators can apply them for you.
Because RUPs can be so dangerous, it’s important that you follow all safety precautions when using them in your home—and even more important that you let an experienced exterminator handle them for you instead of trying to do the job yourself! There are two main types of chemical control: residual surface treatments and spot treatments using baits or gels. Residual surface treatments involve applying a liquid insecticide directly onto surfaces where bed bugs hide; this method works well for infested furniture but not for cracks or crevices in walls where bed bugs tend to hide out most often (see “How Do You Know If You Have Bed Bugs?”). Spot treatments generally involve mixing small amounts of concentrated liquid into water before spraying it onto surfaces where bed bugs have been seen or suspected—these take longer than residual surface applications since they need time both before they’re applied and after they dry so don’t forget about them!
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment is considered the most effective method for bed bug extermination. Heat treatment is done by professionals who use specialized equipment to heat the entire structure to a temperature of 120 degrees. The heat penetrates the walls, ceilings, and floors, killing all stages of bed bugs and eggs. After a successful treatment, you should see an immediate decrease in live bed bugs in your home or business; however, it can take two weeks for eggs to hatch after they’ve been exposed to high temperatures. At this point you may notice more activity as immature nymphs seek out new living spaces but this should not last more than two weeks at most if your home was properly treated with heat.
Steam Treatment
Steam treatment is a great way to kill bed bugs. It’s non-toxic and kills the bugs, their eggs, and larvae. However, steam treatment is not as effective as heat treatment, so it may take more than one session to completely eradicate your infestation.
Fumigation Treatment
Fumigation is one of the most effective ways to rid your home of bed bugs, but it also comes at a high price. A fumigation treatment can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 depending on the size and number of rooms in your house. The process takes three to five days and requires you to leave the home while it’s being treated. The good news is that fumigation treats more than just bed bugs: it eradicates all insects, including fleas and ticks!
Cryonite Treatment
Cryonite treatment is a chemical-free method for killing bed bugs. The process involves injecting the infested areas with liquid nitrogen and freezing the pests to death.
- What is cryonite?
Cryonite, sometimes called dry ice blasting, uses compressed nitrogen gas to chill a cylinder of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) to -109 degrees Fahrenheit. When this cold substance comes into contact with bed bugs in their hiding places, they are quickly frozen to death and die within seconds.
- How does it work?
The technician injects a small amount of liquid nitrogen into each site where you think there may be an infestation (typically cracks and crevices). As this tiny amount of liquid freezes on contact with your furniture or other items in your home, it expands almost instantaneously until it forms a hard shell approximately six inches wide around each spot where the technician injected it. This process produces no mess and leaves no residue behind when done correctly; however, if incorrectly administered by an inexperienced technician or improperly applied by someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing (think applying too much pressure), then yes—it could end up being messy!
Diatomaceous Earth Treatment
The diatomaceous earth treatment is one of the most popular, inexpensive and effective ways to get rid of bed bugs. It’s a natural pest control option that can be used in many different ways. People have been using this powder for years to kill bugs and it works great!
The way it works is simple: it dehydrates the pests by cutting their exoskeleton (which is made out of chitin), causing them to die from the inside out. It doesn’t kill them instantly like chemical pesticides do, but rather slowly over time so there are no harmful side effects for humans or pets if you use diatomaceous earth correctly.
Diatomaceous earth can be purchased online or at any local home store like Lowe’s or Home Depot for around $10-$20 per bag depending on how much you’re buying at once (keep reading below). Typically each bag will last about 6 months before needing replacement which makes this option very cost efficient compared with other methods requiring continual maintenance throughout that same period!
The average cost for bedbug extermination is between $200 and $1,500.
The average cost for bedbug extermination is between $200 and $1,500. If you only need one room treated, expect to pay about $300-$400 for an effective treatment with products like residual sprays or residual foggers.
For a larger infestation or multiple rooms, expect total costs to be anywhere between $500-1,500 per room depending on the method of treatment used and the type of product used. Bed bug heat treatments are more expensive than other methods and can cost $100-$200 per room but they’re considered by many as the most effective way to eradicate these pests once and for all!
- Use Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug, Flea & Tick Killer to kill bed bugs, bed bug eggs, fleas, and ticks
- Use spray as a spot treatment around bed frames, mattress seams/tufts/folds, and baseboards
- Kills even the toughest bed bugs (pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs)
- Second step of a 3-step bed bug solution system
- The continuous spray Comfort Wand easily gets into hard-to-reach areas
Additional Info :
Color | YELLOW |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 12 Inches |
Width | 8.95 Inches |
Length | 4.88 Inches |
Weight | 6 Pounds |
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other listed bugs; the formula is odor free, won’t stain, and keeps listed bugs out
- KILLS BUGS INSIDE: Kills those annoying home-invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, silverfish, centipedes and millipedes
- KEEPS BUGS OUTSIDE: Creates a bug barrier that will kill bugs you have and prevents new bugs for up to 12 months (applies to ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
- NO STAINING OR STINK: This spray can be used indoors and out, leaves no residue, and has no odor; people and pets may re-enter treated areas after spray has dried
- WAND MAKES APPLICATION EASY: The Comfort Wand eliminates hand fatigue, and there’s no pumping required, making it easy to spray along your home’s perimeter–indoors and outside
Additional Info :
Color | White |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 4.88 Inches |
Width | 12 Inches |
Length | 8.95 Inches |
Weight | 0.73 Pounds |
- Glue, Peanutbutter scent
- Mouse glue boards come with Catchmaster signature high quality
- Boards can lay flat
Additional Info :
Color | White |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 0.05 Inches |
Width | 5.25 Inches |
Length | 8.5 Inches |
Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
- KILLS ON CONTACT: Hot Shot Fogger With Odor Neutralizer kills on contact and controls heavy infestations – and keeps killing for up to 2 months.
- KILLS HIDDEN BUGS: Creates a fine, penetrating mist that reaches deep into cracks and crevices to kill the bugs you see and kill the bugs you don’t see.
- WHERE TO USE: Use in enclosed spaces such as apartments, attics, basements, barns, boat cabins, cabins, campers, crawl spaces, garages, homes, households, sheds, storage areas and trailers.
- NON-STAINING: This clear, non-staining formula won’t leave a wet, messy residue.
- EACH CAN COVERS 2,000 CU FT: Treats 2,000 cubic feet of unobstructed space (15.5 feet x 16 feet x 8-foot ceiling) – in rooms smaller than 5 feet x 5 feet, allow fog to enter from other rooms.
Additional Info :
Color | Clear |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 5.25 Inches |
Width | 6.44 Inches |
Length | 4.37 Inches |
Weight | 1.68 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-04-20T00:00:01Z |
- Diatomaceous earth-based powder is a highly effective ant killer; 4-pound resealable bag
- Kills insects by ingestion/dehydration within 48 hours indoors or outdoors
- Also for bed bug, cockroach, flea, earwig, silverfish, cricket, millipede and centipede control
- Insects cannot develop an immunity to this product unlike traditional insect killers
- Formula contains 100% Diatomaceous Earth
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 4.2 Inches |
Width | 10.8 Inches |
Length | 15.6 Inches |
Weight | 4.2 Pounds |