Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas (mattresses, bed frames) in homes, hotels, and apartments.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, cryptic insects that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require blood meals to progress through life stages.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include skin irritation, allergic reactions to bites, psychological stress, and insomnia. While they are not known to transmit diseases, they are significant nuisance pests that are difficult and expensive to eradicate.

Identified on: 12/26/2025