Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Inhabits human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices such as mattress seams, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, feeding primarily on human blood, but will feed on other warm-blooded animals if necessary.

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; they emerge at night to feed on hosts while they sleep. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. Benefits are nonexistent in human environments.

Identified on: 5/30/2026