Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily found in bed frames, mattresses, cracks and crevices in furniture, and behind wallpaper.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult). They crawl quickly but cannot fly or jump.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress (anxiety/insomnia). They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to humans.

Identified on: 3/6/2026