Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found indoors, typically near sleeping areas. They hide in mattress seams, box springs, crevices in furniture, behind wallpaper, and in electrical outlets.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous (blood-feeders), feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, preferring humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive, they emerge at night to feed on sleeping hosts. They are attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide. They do not fly or jump but crawl quickly.

Risks & Benefits

Primary risk is nuisance biting which causes itchy, red welts, anxiety, and insomnia. While they are not known to transmit diseases directly to humans, heavy infestations can cause anemia and psychological distress.

Identified on: 2/21/2026