Bed Bug

Found globally in close proximity to human sleeping areas, including cracks/crevices in mattresses, bed frames, and furniture.

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

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks include itchy Dermatological reactions, allergic responses, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known ecological benefits to their presence in human dwellings.