Bed Bug Egg

Inhabits cracks, crevices, mattress seams, and furniture near human sleeping areas.

Eggs do not eat; once hatched, nymphs and adults feed on human blood.

Eggs are laid in sticky clusters and take 6-10 days to hatch. Juveniles immediately seek a blood meal to grow.

Risk: Infestation causes psychological distress, skin rashes, and allergic reactions. Benefit: None to humans or ecosystems; they are obligate pests.