Bed Bug

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

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

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

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic setting.