Bed bugs are nocturnal pests that spend most of their time concealed in dark, inaccessible spaces like mattress seams, furniture crevices, and wall cracks. Their elusive behavior makes them particularly difficult to detect and treat.
These pests emerge from hiding late at night when most people are in a deep sleep, taking advantage of unsuspecting hosts. The frequency of their feeding is influenced by host availability, population size, and environmental conditions.
Quick Answer
An average bed bug feeds once every 5 to 10 days. Each feeding session lasts 5 to 10 minutes until fully engorged. They can survive 3 to 5 months without feeding in normal conditions, or up to 400 days in ideal laboratory conditions.
