Bed Bug

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas (mattresses, bed frames, furniture, behind wallpaper)

Obligate hematophagous, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymphal stages, and adult) and require a blood meal to molt to the next stage

No known benefits. Risks include allergic reactions to bites, secondary skin infections from scratching, psychological distress/insomnia, and significant financial costs related to professional pest control and eradication