Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

The common bed bug is an ectoparisite insect (a parasite which lives on the outside of the body of the host) of the family Cimicidae. Bed bugs feed only on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts. Although they have a cryptic behavior and can conceal themselves in tight cracks and crevices, bed bugs are often found in bed parts, such as mattresses and box springs, hence the common name. They are found in virtually every place people tend to gather, including residences, hotels, schools, offices, retail stores and even public transportation.