Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide in human dwellings, typically nesting in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, crevices, and carpet edges.

Diet & Feeding

Exclusively hematophagous, meaning they feed on blood, primarily from humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are major domestic pests.

Identified on: 6/17/2026