Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily found in seams of mattresses, bed frames, cracks and crevices of headboards, and upholstered furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; 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 go through five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

While not known to transmit diseases, their bites can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress. They are considered a significant public health pest and have no known ecological benefits in domestic settings.

Identified on: 6/6/2026