Phytophagous bugs are hemipteran insects that feed on the cellular contents of plants using their biting-sucking mouthparts. They go through hemimetabolous development, that is, without complete metamorphosis. Adult females lay their eggs in groups, generally on the undersides of leaves or on tender stems. After hatching, nymphs emerge and go through several molts until they reach the adult state. During all nymphal stages, bed bugs feed on plant tissues, causing damage from very early stages. Some species complete several generations per year, especially in warm regions where conditions allow their continued development. Their activity increases significantly in dry and hot seasons, and they can actively move in search of hosts, favoring dispersal in crops. Furthermore, their gregarious behavior in some phases favors simultaneous attacks that increase the severity of the damage.