Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Inhabits cracks and crevices in human dwellings, particularly in and around beds, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo a hemimetabolous life cycle involving five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include allergic reactions to bites, psychological distress, and skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are considered a significant public health pest.

Identified on: 12/27/2025