Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Primarily found in human dwellings, especially in beds (mattress seams, bed frames, headboards), furniture, walls, and other sheltered locations where they can hide close to a host. They thrive in cluttered environments.

Diet & Feeding

Exclusively feed on blood, primarily human blood. They use a proboscis to pierce the skin and extract blood, usually taking 3 to 10 minutes to feed.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; they hide during the day in cracks and crevices, usually within 8 feet of where people sleep. They come out at night to feed. They are known for rapid reproduction.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Bed bug bites can cause itchy red welts, leading to skin irritation, allergic reactions, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They do not transmit diseases to humans. Benefits: No known direct benefits to humans or the managed ecosystem.

Identified on: 8/10/2025