Category Archives: Tales from the route

Stories from the years I spent servicing homes and businesses. Some you most likely won’t believe but all are true.

The Hollow Mansions On 39th part two

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

As with any mega pest control company the service contract was monthly for a year whether you needed it or not. In this time I came to know Dr. Muriez a little better but there was always a line I … Continue reading →

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The Hollow Mansions On 39th

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Pulling into the brick driveway so beautifully outlined with mature green hedges and flowers at their feet it’s hard to imagine that just seconds ago I was on one of the busiest streets in Baltimore. I’m sure the builder didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Law And Order Of Termite Sales

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

A favorite show of mine is Law and Order. I’m amazed how they figure stuff out and are pit-bulls for the truth as the drama builds. The cops aren’t fooled by lying witnesses and the attorneys almost always get them … Continue reading →

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Ode To Chrissy, Women In Pest Control

Posted on January 18, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

I was fortunate in my career that for the first 3 months I did nothing but train. It wasn’t that this was standard protocol mind you, the branch that hired me just had some difficulty finding ‘just cause‘ to fire … Continue reading →

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What’s The Grossest Thing You’ve Ever Seen In Pest Control?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

So my son and I were sitting around talking about things I’ve seen in my career. He’s worked with me a for awhile and on any normal day you can be treated to some really wild things. The conversation eventually … Continue reading →

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My big mouth and termite work from hell

Posted on November 3, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’m a glutton for punishment and as a salesman I could never shut my mouth when it came to the words-“Ok we’ll do it”. Problem was, it wasn’t me being punished so much as the poor techs that had to … Continue reading →

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My broken ankle, my unbreakable wife and my fragile business

Posted on November 2, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Struggling to start a new business is tough in any economic climate. Do it when times are bad and the competition is out there clawing and climbing all over you just to get that all important client before you do. … Continue reading →

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Could you still do pest control if bugs were cute as puppies?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Tonight I had my monthly night run and one stop was a large nursing home kitchen where I recently had to set out some mouse control stations. The ladies hated it the other day when I broke out the glue … Continue reading →

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The worst roach job I’ve ever seen Part 3 The Show is Canceled The Matrix was Betrayed

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’m not one for taking breaks when I work cause I like to just get in and get the job done. I’m famous for woofing my lunch down on the road, working in the pouring rain and don’t even think … Continue reading →

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The worst roach job I’ve ever seen Part two The Matrix Reloaded

Posted on October 21, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In most of pest control work the thrill of the hunt is one of the most satisfying aspects. Finding clues that no one else can see and tracing down your prey to kill it is most gratifying. Through that archway … Continue reading →

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The worst roach infestation I’ve ever seen Part one The Matrix

Posted on October 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I love talking to the old veterans of pest control and hearing their stories of horrific infestations that would make even Stephen King shudder. Roaches so bad that snow shovels were used to scoop them up after the service was … Continue reading →

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I always have great Decembers even without the numbers

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Don’t know what it is, my believing, dumb luck or the aligning of the stars but I always have my best months in December. While you might think I’m speaking strictly of numbers you’re only partially right. In pest control … Continue reading →

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Silent signs of pest control

Posted on August 17, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s just another day on my very busy route and I make my way across town to a very large high rise apartment complex. There’s really nothing unique (well almost nothing) about the building itself and the roaches and mice … Continue reading →

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The picture perfect day and your comments

Posted on July 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I thought I’d try something different and see how it went. Each day is an adventure for me and that is the main reason I love my job. The following is a pictorial view of my day and rather than … Continue reading →

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The secret sex tapes of an exterminator

Posted on June 25, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve always tried to lead a quiet an honest life but I am human and prone to mistakes just like anyone else. I’d like to think of my readers as a faithful family, there to pick me up when I … Continue reading →

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