Bed Bug

Found in human dwellings, typically in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas, such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.

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

Mainly nocturnal pests that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites and secondary skin infections from scratching; they do not typically transmit diseases. There are no known benefits.