Bed Bug

Human dwellings, primarily found in cracks and crevices of beds, mattresses, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Strictly hematophagous (blood-feeding), primarily on humans but will feed on other warm-blooded animals if necessary.

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide produced by hosts and undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis.

While not known to transmit diseases, bites can cause allergic reactions, intense itching, and secondary skin infections. Infestations can lead to significant psychological stress and anxiety.