Bed Bug

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.

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

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

While not known to transmit diseases, they cause itchy bites, allergic reactions, psychological distress, and sleep deprivation. They offer no ecological benefits in a domestic setting.