Recent years have seen extensive media coverage on a bed bug resurgence throughout the U.S. – but how often do reporters and magazines get the facts straight? You might be surprised to learn that some of the facts you thought were true, are actually just myths...

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and caregiver neglect are widespread problems in Maryland and throughout the United States.  While exact statistics pertaining to elder abuse are unknown due to widespread under-reporting, the CDC estimates that at least one in...

Most bug bites and insect stings cause temporary lumps, bumps, and discoloration.  Markings left by wasps, ants, and mosquitoes can be unsightly, but will usually fade in a matter of days.  Unfortunately, bed bug bites are more medically serious.  Bites...

Homeowners aren’t the only people who can benefit from insurance coverage.  With most policies priced between one and two hundred dollars per year, for many tenants renters insurance is a cost-effective way to protect themselves against liability for...

When most people think about bed bugs, they imagine pink, itchy bites similar to mosquito bites or flea bites.  While small itchy swellings are the typical reaction to being bitten, it’s entirely possible that you’re sharing your home, hotel room, or...

As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, not everyone has the same physiological reaction to bed bug bites. While most people share a common emotional reaction — namely, a feeling of disgust and revulsion — the spectrum of physical responses varies...

From pesticides to mattress covers, tea tree oil to chemical foggers, diatomaceous earth to frequent vacuuming, you can find thousands of sources touting as many remedies for bed bugs.  One frequently-mentioned extermination method...

As their name suggests, bed bugs are attracted to bedding materials.  That means mattresses, comforters, bed skirts, bed sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and even the surrounding wooden frames and metal springs.  In an effort to keep home and apartment bed bug...

Depending on factors like the city where you live and type of building you live in, your landlord may be legally required to keep your apartment free of bed bugs and other insect infestations. But what happens if the infestation isn’t in your apartment? If your...