Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; 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

Risks include itchy, red welts (bites), allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress or insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known benefits.

Identified on: 3/18/2026