Bed Bug

Typically found indoors in areas where humans rest, especially in cracks and crevices of bed frames, mattresses, and furniture.

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molt into each successive stage.

Risk: While not known to transmit diseases, their bites can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and significant psychological distress or insomnia. Infestations are difficult and costly to eradicate.