Bed Bug (Crushed)

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and furniture.

Obligate hematophagous insects that feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, skin infections from scratching, and significant psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a household setting.