Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically in furniture, mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-eaters), primarily feeding on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal pests that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Significant household pest. Bites can cause itchy red welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. While they do not typically transmit diseases, they are difficult and expensive to eradicate.

Identified on: 2/21/2026