Category Archives: The Business Of Pest Control

The how to of a pest control business.

Life With Bugs- Ryan’s Story of Passion

Posted on May 17, 2015 by The Bug Doctor

I remember junior high like it was yesterday. Rocking my corduroy JC Penny’s pants with my silk shirt and sweater vest, a set of railroad tracks in my mouth, and glasses that looked like they were out of 1975, I … Continue reading →

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3 Hall of Fame Disappointments In My Career–Grace Under Pressure

Posted on April 30, 2015 by The Bug Doctor

As I sit to write this I know there are literally thousands who have experienced what I’m about to say. Good people, great techs and aspiring owner operators who put everything on the line to make their dream of a … Continue reading →

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Sales Tips For The Pest Control Technician

Posted on April 24, 2015 by The Bug Doctor

It’s amazing to me that pest technicians don’t sell more than 100k a year. Even more amazing? Most techs barely sell over 10k, and that’s in an entire year!!! Think of it. Sales people as wonderful as they are don’t … Continue reading →

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3 Hall Of Fame Disappointments In My Career – A Broken Branch

Posted on April 20, 2015 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve been in the pest control industry 30 plus years and to say the least,  it’s been a roller coaster ride. Not just in finances however, there has also been– and I guess will always continue to be, huge ups … Continue reading →

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Unfinished

Posted on December 6, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

The day starts like any other, the break of dawn has barely cracked the eastern sky but Robert has already risen and gently taps the button on top of the alarm clock hoping to let his wife sleep in. It … Continue reading →

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Why I Set Activity Goals In My Pest Control Business & Not Dollar Centered Goals

Posted on November 29, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

In this article are my thoughts concerning goal setting for the single operator, the mom and pop or smaller pest control company. We all want to grow our businesses and of course by grow, I mean to add to the … Continue reading →

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Great & Not So Great Freebies In Pest Control

Posted on October 19, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

Something about running a pest control route that happens to everybody, not just me. People give you stuff! Now it doesn’t happen everyday and it’s not always a big ticket item, but there is definitely some sort of karma thing … Continue reading →

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Fat And Happy

Posted on October 15, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

If you’re not growing you’re dying. Anthony Robbins The minute you’re satisfied with where you are, you aren’t there anymore Risk is essential. There is not growth of inspiration in staying within what is safe and comfortable. Once you find … Continue reading →

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The Niche In The Haystack-A Little Starting Help For Your Bug Blogs Traffic

Posted on October 9, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

Over the past few months I’ve gotten several questions about ‘how to blog.’ How to get started, where does your traffic come from, how do I compete? These are all great questions and the world of blogging has changed since … Continue reading →

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The Four Seasons Of Truck # 2

Posted on August 24, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

The days grow shorter, it’s only 5:30 and the darkness is all but settled on the driveway. A crisp chill is in the air & it reminds our determined entrepreneur that another harsh period of time is upon him and … Continue reading →

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Meet Me At The Cemetery

Posted on August 19, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

It’s hard to believe that www.pestcemetery.com is 7 years old. First off I can’t believe I haven’t even come close to running out of things to write about but what’s more incredible is, that I actually have people who read … Continue reading →

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Top Ten List When Considering Referrals

Posted on August 13, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

Everyone says that “word of mouth is the greatest advertising.” Yet so few people take it much further than this. If indeed it truly is the greatest–why don’t we at least take the time to consider more about it? Why … Continue reading →

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Lest You Forget

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

Your pest control business, your baby. You started this thing from just an idea. And through all the hard times and the great break throughs– it was you who saw it through. You nurtured it through the infant stages, chased … Continue reading →

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I Hate Collections

Posted on July 6, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

One thing I hate to see on my daily route sheet is a large collections bill that isn’t accompanied by a service receipt. What this full page bill complete with red and/or yellow colors tells me is that somewhere along … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Own A Pest Control Business

Posted on June 13, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

So the decisions been made. It’s been an idea brewing up in the back of your head for quite some time and now you’re ready to take the plunge. You of course have thought about this, ran the numbers, calculated … Continue reading →

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