Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in residential homes, hotels, and crowded spaces, especially in cracks, crevices, bed frames, and mattresses.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, elusive, and photophobic. They undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases but are a significant nuisance pest.

Identified on: 1/6/2026