Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices of mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and walls near sleeping areas

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of mammals and birds, primarily humans

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal for each life stage transition

Risks & Benefits

Risks include physical reactions like itchy welts, insomnia, and anxiety. While not known to transmit diseases to humans, they are a significant nuisance and can be difficult and expensive to eradicate

Identified on: 3/12/2026