Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found globally in human dwellings, typically hiding in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, and crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-eaters), primarily feeding on human blood, usually at night.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt into each subsequent stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic human environment.

Identified on: 3/12/2026