Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found indoors, primarily near human sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and cracks or crevices in walls.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal for each stage of development.

Risks & Benefits

While not known to transmit diseases, their bites can cause itchy red welts, allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress. They are major household pests that are difficult and expensive to eradicate.

Identified on: 4/17/2026