Bed Bug

Primarily human dwellings, especially beds, mattresses, bed frames, and nearby furniture. Can also be found in luggage, public transport, and other shared spaces.

Exclusively blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal, hiding in cracks and crevices during the day. Emerge at night to feed on sleeping hosts. Females can lay 1-5 eggs per day, totaling hundreds in a lifetime. They move quickly and can travel between rooms or even apartments.

Risks: Bites can cause itchy welts, skin irritation, and secondary infections from scratching. Can lead to psychological distress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Not known to transmit diseases. Benefits: None to humans; considered a pest.