Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known ecological benefits for these indoor pests.

Identified on: 12/31/2025