Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices in mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and baseboards.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-eaters), primarily feeding on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis, with five nymphal stages that each require a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy, red welts from bites, allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic human setting.

Identified on: 4/17/2026