Can steam-treatment alone eliminate entire bed bug infestations?

One aspect of bed bug treatment that we know for sure is that you can, get rid of bed bugs and can usually eliminate them in a reasonable time frame (2-4 treatments). The two approaches widely accepted by professionals to treat for bed bugs are heat treatment and a pesticide-based protocol (often using non-chemical approaches in conjunction with pesticides to address resistance concerns). Both of these approaches can be extremely successful in eliminating bed bugs if applied appropriately by a knowledgeable pest professional.