Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas, such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards in residential and hospitality settings.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal, emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and are known for hitchhiking on luggage or clothing to spread to new locations.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions from bites. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to humans; they are considered a major pest.

Identified on: 4/27/2026