Bed Bug (Fragment)

Typically found in cracks and crevices within human dwellings, particularly in and around mattresses, bed frames, and upholstered furniture.

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

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to progress through each growth stage.

Risks include itchy red welts from bites, potential allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress; however, they are not currently known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to their presence in a home.