Bed Bug

Typically found in human dwellings, hidden in cracks, crevices, mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and behind baseboards near where people sleep.

Hematophagous, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans. They prefer to feed at night.

Nocturnal and elusive. They hide during the day in tight clusters. Females lay sticky eggs in secluded areas. They can survive for months without feeding.

Risks: Bed bugs cause itchy bites that can lead to secondary skin infections, allergic reactions, anxiety, and insomnia. They are a significant nuisance pest but are not known to transmit disease effectively. Benefits: None known.