Bed Bug

Found exclusively in human environments, typically within cracks, crevices, upholstery, and mattresses near sleeping areas.

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

Nocturnal and elusive; they use carbon dioxide and heat to locate hosts. They go through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt at each stage.

They pose significant health risks including allergic reactions to bites, sleep deprivation, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases but cause severe psychological distress and financial burden due to remediation costs.