Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments primarily near sleeping areas, including bed frames, mattresses, cracks in furniture, and wallpaper.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagy; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, predominantly humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive. They hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

High risk of psychological distress and skin reactions/itching from bites. They are significant household pests and difficult to eradicate, though they are not known to transmit diseases to humans.

Identified on: 6/5/2026