Common Bed Bug

Inhabits cracks and crevices in homes, primarily within mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and headboards near human sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages, feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

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

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. Benefits are non-existent as they are considered parasitic pests.