Bed Bug (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Found exclusively indoors, primarily hiding in beds, mattresses, box springs, bed frames, furniture, and cracks in walls near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous (feeds exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, preferring humans).

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and extremely elusive; they hide in tight crevices during the day and emerge at night to feed on sleeping hosts. Nymphs (like the one pictured) must take a blood meal to molt to the next stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Bed bugs cause itchy, irritating bites that can lead to allergic reactions, secondary skin infections, anxiety, and insomnia. They are major nuisance pests and very difficult/expensive to eradicate. Benefits: None known for humans or household ecosystems.

Identified on: 2/25/2026