10 Facts About Bed Bugs You Should Know

4. They Dislike Smooth Surfaces

Climbing smooth surfaces is not impossible for bed bugs, but it is difficult. Textured fabrics on beds, pillows, and furniture are easy for them to climb, whereas pipes, porcelain sinks, and fiberglass bathtubs are harder. If you suspect that a pillow, sheet, or piece of furniture is infested, placing it in the bathtub is a quick way to prevent the bugs from spreading onto other surfaces, but this is not a permanent solution.