Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically hidden in mattresses, bed frames, furniture crevices, and wall cracks near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; they emerge from hiding spots at night to feed. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. Their life cycle includes five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but cause significant psychological distress and are difficult to eradicate. There are no known benefits.

Identified on: 6/3/2026