Bed Bug

Indoor environments, specifically in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, and bed frames

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

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed; they go through five nymphal stages requiring a blood meal between each molt

While not known to transmit diseases, they cause itchy red welts, allergic reactions, psychological distress, and secondary skin infections from scratching