Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found in human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices, mattress seams, furniture, and behind baseboards.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require blood meals to advance through life stages.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. While not known to transmit diseases, they are a significant domestic pest. There are no known ecological benefits to human environments.

Identified on: 2/21/2026