Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found globally in human dwellings, typically nesting in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, crevices, and behind wallpaper.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed almost exclusively on the blood of humans, though they can occasionally feed on other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; 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 into the next stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. While they are not known to transmit diseases, they are significant domestic pests that are difficult and expensive to eradicate. There are no known benefits to humans.

Identified on: 12/28/2025