Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Primarily human dwellings, especially in cracks and crevices of mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and walls.

Diet & Feeding

Exclusively blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. Females lay 1-5 eggs per day, affixing them to rough surfaces.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include itchy red welts from bites, allergic reactions, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known benefits.

Identified on: 9/27/2025