Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically beds, furniture, and cracks/crevices near sleeping areas

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeding) on humans and other warm-blooded animals

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

No major diseases are known to be transmitted, but bites cause itching, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are major household pests with no ecological benefits in human environments.

Identified on: 6/19/2026