Bed Bug

Human dwellings, typically found in mattresses, furniture, and cracks/crevices near sleeping areas

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

Nocturnal insects that emerge at night to feed. They hide during the day and can survive several months without food

Significant domestic pest. Bites can cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, they are difficult and expensive to eradicate