Bed Bug

Human dwellings, specifically in mattresses, bed frames, cracks, and crevices near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood, usually at night.

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

While not known to transmit diseases, their bites cause itching and allergic reactions. Infestations can lead to significant psychological distress and financial costs for eradication.