Steam can be used to kill bed bugs on contact. Many pest control professionals use steam, often before applying residual pesticides and dusts, and sometimes in lieu of pesticides. In this video, we are using the STEAM KING 1500 Vapour Cleaning System to clean woodwork in an apartment Temperature is important. Steam at 120 F must hit bedbugs directly. The steamer should list a temperature at the tip of being over 200 F. If you are being treated by a pest control professional (which we recommend), you should discuss with them about when and where it is safe and useful for you to steam.
