Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, and furniture crevices.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases to humans, infestations are difficult and costly to eradicate.

Identified on: 4/9/2026