Pest dossier
Bed bugs
Itchy marks in a line or cluster after sleeping, fecal spots on sheets, or live insects in mattress seams. Identification of bites is not a medical diagnosis. Typical US eradication often $300–$6,000.
Typical US planning band · $1,500–$4,000
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What should you look at?
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Mattress seam and fecal spotting
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How do you tell bed bugs from flea / mosquito / skin condition?
| Trait | Bed bugs | Flea / mosquito / skin condition |
|---|---|---|
| Where you find them | Mattress seams, bed frame, nearby clutter | Pets, standing water, or no insects at all |
| Marks | Often several in a row — still not diagnostic | Scattered bites have many causes |
| Evidence | Dark fecal spots, shed skins, live insects | Itch alone is not enough |
What does a typical job cost?
A full eradication often clusters around $1,500–$4,000. A single-room chemical visit can be lower; whole-home heat is usually higher.
Early detection gear (encasements, interceptors) is a reasonable first step. Established infestations often need repeated professional treatment because of insecticide resistance.
| Job type | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Single-room chemical treatment | $300–$600 | Usually needs follow-up visits. |
| Whole-home chemical IPM | $1,500–$4,000 | Typically 2–3 visits. |
| Whole-home heat treatment | $2,500–$6,000 | One of the higher-ticket residential options. |
| K-9 inspection | $150–$350 | Detection only, not treatment. |
Planning bands only — not a quote. Home size, severity, and region change the number in the calculator.