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The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) it is Mutar, and according to the Ari it is not permitted (I understand if it's talking about a situation where he is not in pain).

The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) it is Mutar, and according to the Ari it is not permitted (I understand if it's talking about a situation where he is not in pain).

EDIT: The Mishna Berura siman 533 writes that on Hol HaMoed one may kill a bug.

Also HaRav Moshe Sternbuch (Teshuvot WeHanagot vol. 2 siman 756) that there is no Isur (if it is bother you- just like the Igerot Moshe).

The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) it is Mutar, and according to the Ari it is not permitted.

The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) it is Mutar, and according to the Ari it is not permitted (I understand if it's talking about a situation where he is not in pain).

The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) and according to the Ari it is not permitted.

The Iggerot Moshe (Helek Bet Hoshen Mishpat 47) writes that if you have a bug, and it bothers you, you may kill, but preferably not by hand. He says there is no ISUR. Since there is no problem in killing a bug, I would assume since Saar Bale Hayim Deorayta, I would assume that you should kill him.

EDIT: I asked a big Talmid Hacham, and he said according to the Peshat (simple explanation) it is Mutar, and according to the Ari it is not permitted.