Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal, elusive pests that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. While they are not known to transmit diseases to humans, infestations can cause significant social and economic burden. They provide no known ecological benefits to human environments.

Identified on: 6/29/2026