Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, headboards, and cracks or crevices in 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 undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molt into the next life stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. They are considered a significant public health pest, though they are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic setting.

Identified on: 3/24/2026