Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Dwellings, especially beds, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture; cracks and crevices in walls, floors, and ceilings.

Diet & Feeding

Strictly hematophagous, feeding on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal feeders, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. Bites often appear in lines or clusters.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections from scratching, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, they are considered a public health pest. No known benefits to humans or ecosystems.

Identified on: 9/7/2025