Bed Bug

Found globally in human dwellings, typically in cracks and crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages, feeding primarily on the blood of humans and occasionally other warm-blooded animals.

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. While they are not known vectors of infectious diseases, their presence is a significant nuisance and can be costly to eradicate.