Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically hidden in cracks, crevices, mattress seams, and bed frames near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages (blood-feeders), typically feeding on humans or other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, they are a significant pest that requires professional treatment to eradicate.

Identified on: 4/11/2026