How Much Does Bed-Bug Extermination Cost? — Prices & Guide
Bed-bug extermination is priced by room count, not by square metre, and by infestation severity. Shukshuk charges no commissions and sells no services — this guide is neutral and based on published price lists.
Price Ranges — Per Room, Not Per Square Metre
• Single-room treatment: roughly ₪500 – ₪1,500 (common average ₪800 – ₪1,500) • Real documented cases: single room ₪800; large bedroom ₪1,000; severe case ₪1,500; 2 bedrooms + preventive treatment ₪2,400; 3 bedrooms ₪3,000 A "starting from ₪400" price seen in ads is usually a marketing floor and doesn't represent the typical actual price. Get at least 3 quotes before deciding.
What Affects the Price
• Number of rooms and beds — extermination is priced per room, not total area. • Infestation severity — an early infestation is cheaper than an extensive one that has spread between rooms. • Treatment method — steam above 60°C combined with vacuuming and spraying is the professional standard. • Preventive treatment of adjacent rooms — adds to the cost but prevents recurrence. A single source mentions a possible cold-treatment (anoxia/CO2) add-on at significant cost, but this comes from one unverified source only — if such a treatment is offered to you, ask for a detailed explanation and a price in writing.
Two Treatments Are the Standard — Not a One-Time Visit
A single treatment is almost never enough: bed-bug eggs survive the first visit and hatch later. A reputable, professional provider includes a no-charge follow-up visit as part of the package, about two weeks after the first treatment, to eliminate what hatched from the eggs. If you're only offered a single visit with no planned follow-up, that's a red flag, and the infestation will likely return.
Licensed Exterminator — Not a Recommendation, a Legal Requirement
Bed-bug extermination requires an exterminator holding a sanitary pest-control licence under the Sanitary Pest Control Occupation Regulation Law, 5776-2016 (חוק הסדרת העיסוק בהדברה תברואית, תשע"ו-2016). Operating without a licence is a criminal offense. Before allowing entry to the property, ask to see the licence number and verify it is valid — don't settle for a verbal promise.
Checklist Before Booking
☐ Ask for a price based on the actual number of rooms, not a general estimate. ☐ Confirm a no-charge follow-up visit is included about 2 weeks after the first treatment. ☐ Ask to see the sanitary pest-control licence number. ☐ Clarify the treatment method (steam/vacuum/spray) and what it covers. ☐ If a cold/CO2 treatment is offered, ask for a detailed explanation and a price in writing in advance.
FAQ
Is one treatment enough for bed-bug extermination?
Almost never — bed-bug eggs survive the first treatment. A reputable provider includes a no-charge follow-up visit about two weeks later. No planned follow-up visit is a red flag.
Does a bed-bug exterminator need a licence?
Yes — under the Sanitary Pest Control Occupation Regulation Law, 5776-2016, a valid sanitary pest-control licence is required. Ask to see it before work begins.
Why is the price calculated per room instead of per square metre?
Bed-bug extermination is priced per room/bed, because the scope of work (steaming, vacuuming, spraying) is determined by the number of infested rooms, not the apartment's total area.