Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically cracked and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, and bed frames

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molt

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. Although they carry pathogens, they are not known to transmit diseases to humans. They provide no known ecological benefits to humans

Identified on: 3/5/2026