Steam treatment is pricier at $250 to $1,000 per room, but it is typically a safe and effective method. Freezing is an alternative if furniture cannot withstand heat and costs $500 to $700 per room.

Treatments like heat, freezing, pesticides, and diatomaceous earth work better to eliminate bed bugs. When in doubt, call a professional. A bed bug infestation is a huge nuisance and getting rid of ...