Bed Bug

Typically found in residential and commercial settings such as hotels, apartments, and bedrooms, where they hide in mattresses, box springs, and cracks in furniture.

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans. They pierce the skin and suck blood for 3-10 minutes.

Mainly nocturnal pests that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They go through five nymphal stages before adulthood, requiring a blood meal between each stage.

While not known to transmit diseases, their bites can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress. They have no documented ecological benefits in human environments and are considered a major pest.