Bed Bug

Dwellings where humans sleep, such as beds, mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and cracks in walls. They prefer dark, secluded areas.

Exclusively blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Bed bugs are nocturnal, feeding on sleeping hosts. They are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide. They are resilient and can survive for months without a blood meal. Females lay 1-5 eggs per day, totaling 200-500 eggs in a lifetime.

Risks: Bed bug bites cause itchy welts, leading to discomfort, sleep deprivation, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases. Benefits: None to humans; they are a nuisance pest.