Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found in cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, such as mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and behind baseboards.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (eggs to nymphs to adults) and require a blood meal to molt into each successive stage.

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 1/10/2026