Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, cracks in walls, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate blood feeders, primarily feeding on the blood of humans and occasionally other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

They do not transmit diseases but their bites cause itching, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are considered a significant urban pest requiring professional eradication.

Identified on: 1/12/2026