Producer: Peuli Bakshi
These insects are the most commonly found feeders on human blood and can transmit diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika virus.
These nocturnal pests infest beds and furniture, feeding on human blood while their victims sleep.
Head lice, body lice, and pubic lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood and can cause itching and irritation.
Ticks attach to their hosts, often animals and humans, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Fleas commonly infest pets and can also bite humans, causing itching and discomfort.
These insects, also known as triatomine, can transmit Chagas disease through their bites. They mostly bite around the mouth or eyes, hence the name.
Also known as Tabanidae, they have painful bites and feed on the blood of mammals, including humans.
Also known as red bugs, chiggers are mites that attach to human skin, causing redness and intense itching.
Black flies are known for their painful bites and can transmit diseases like river blindness.
Often referred to as 'no-see-um', due to their small size and ability to bite without being easily noticed.