Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Primarily indoor environments, hiding in mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Significant domestic pest. Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections from scratching, and high levels of psychological stress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases.

Identified on: 5/16/2026