Bed Bug

Indoor environments, primarily cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattress seams, bed frames, and headboards.

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

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 molt at each stage.

Significant household pest; bites can cause itchy red welts and allergic reactions in some individuals. While not known to transmit diseases, they cause significant psychological distress and sleep deprivation. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic human setting.