Bed Bug

Found in human dwellings, typically in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, and crevices.

Obligate hematophages, feeding primarily on human blood at night.

Nocturnal and elusive; they use heat and carbon dioxide to locate hosts, feed for 3-10 minutes, and then retreat to hide.

Nocturnal pests that cause itchy welts and psychological distress; they do not transmit diseases but can cause secondary skin infections from scratching.