Bed Bug (Crushed)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas (mattresses, bed frames, headboards)

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; 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 (egg, nymphal stages, adult) and require a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, they can cause skin infections from scratching. There are no ecological benefits to their presence in human dwellings.

Identified on: 6/3/2026