Bed Bug

Primarily human dwellings, especially beds, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture, but can also be found in cracks, crevices, and even behind wallpaper. They are nocturnal and secretive.

Exclusively feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans. Nymphs and adults require blood meals to grow and reproduce.

Nocturnal feeders, hiding during the day and emerging at night to bite. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. They do not fly or jump, but crawl. Females lay eggs in secluded places. Infestations can spread quickly through items like luggage, clothing, and furniture.

Potential risks include itchy red welts from bites (some people have no reaction), secondary skin infections from scratching, allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and significant psychological distress due to infestation. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known benefits.