Bed Bug

Human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, and bed frames

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

They are nocturnal, emerging from hiding at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt

They are significant structural pests that cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress; however, they are not known to transmit diseases to humans