Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily hiding in cracks, crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and furniture within reach of human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages (blood-feeders), primarily feeding on human blood, though they may also feed on other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molts to the next life stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. While they do not typically transmit diseases, they are significant household pests that require professional eradication. They provide no known benefits to humans or indoor ecosystems.

Identified on: 4/4/2026