Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found in indoor human dwellings, specifically in cracks, crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and upholstered furniture.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, insomnia, and anxiety. They are considered a significant public health pest but are not currently known to transmit diseases to humans.

Identified on: 12/28/2025