can bed bugs live on leather furniture

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The provided context from the search results is insufficient to directly answer the question. Drawing upon established pest control knowledge, the answer is yes, bed bugs can live on leather furniture, although it is not their preferred habitat.

While the smooth surface of leather is less hospitable for bed bugs compared to fabric, it does not make the furniture immune to infestation. Bed bugs are experts at finding harborage in tight, dark spaces. On a leather sofa or chair, they will typically hide in the seams, tufts, folds, and along zippers where the material is stitched together. They are not living on the flat leather surface itself but rather within the structural crevices of the furniture.

Furthermore, an infestation is not limited to the upholstery. Bed bugs will also infest the wooden or metal frame, the area underneath the furniture, inside the cushion voids, and in any cracks or gaps present. The primary factors for a bed bug infestation are proximity to a human host for feeding and the availability of secure hiding spots. Therefore, while leather may be slightly less attractive than a heavily textured fabric, any piece of furniture can harbor bed bugs if an infestation is present in the home.