How Much Does Bed-Bug Extermination Cost? Prices & Guide
Shukshuk team
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
- Price range
- roughly ₪500 – ₪1,500 (common average ₪800 – ₪1,500)
- Price range
- single room ₪800; large bedroom ₪1,000; severe case ₪1,500; 2 bedrooms + preventive treatment ₪2,400; 3 bedrooms ₪3,000
| Job | Price range |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Taken from the full section below, which also explains what moves them.
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.
