Bed Bug

Commonly found in human dwellings, specifically in or near beds, furniture, and cracks/crevices where humans sleep.

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeding); they primarily feed on human blood but can feed on other warm-blooded animals.

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

Risks: Causes itchy, red welts from bites, allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress/insomnia. Benefits: None to humans or the ecosystem; they are considered a major pest.