Bed Bug (evidence of)

Indoor environments, specifically in close proximity to human sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and upholstered furniture.

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeders), primarily targeting humans but also feeding on other warm-blooded animals.

Nocturnal pests that hide in cracks and crevices during the day. They emerge at night to feed. The reddish-brown spots shown are 'fecal spotting' or crushed insects containing digested blood.

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, secondary skin infections from scratching, and significant psychological distress or insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.