Author Archives: The Bug Doctor

About The Bug Doctor

Jerry Schappert is a certified pest control operator and Associate Certified Entomologist with over two and a half decades of experience from birds to termites and everything in between. He started as a route technician and worked his way up to commercial/national accounts representative. Always learning in his craft he is familiar with rural pest services and big city control techniques. Jerry has owned and operated a successful pest control company since 1993 in Ocala,Florida. While his knowledge and practical application has benefitted his community Jerry wanted to impart his wisdom on a broader scale to help many more. Pestcemetery.com was born from that idea in 2007 and has been well received. It is the goal of this site to inform you with his keen insights and safely guide you through your pest control treatment needs.

The Ancient Art Of Treatspections

Posted on January 13, 2013 by The Bug Doctor

Some of the best advice you’ll ever get from pest control guru’s is to always inspect first, treat second. Sage advice at least on paper. Over the years I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read this, been told … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Tips | Tagged how to do a pest control inspection, pest control inspections, treatspectors, trespections, why do a pest control inspection | 3 Comments

Scent Advertising In Pest Control-Can It Be Done?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by The Bug Doctor

I remember as a kid watching a show about futuristic stuff and that one day we would be able to have smells coming from our TV while we watched our favorite shows. I tried to imagine how they’d do that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing a pest control company, In my opinion | Tagged does termidor smell, pest control smells, selling pest control work, smellvertising, smellvertising pest control | 2 Comments

2013 It’s Your Choice- 1st Or 2nd

Posted on January 7, 2013 by The Bug Doctor

I thought New Years day was suppose to be a holiday that you got paid for but didn’t have to work, I guess no one told Atilla MY Hun. ( I Love that woman) So there I was on January … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion, The Business Of Pest Control | Tagged 2013 business advice, 2nd, how to get paid at pest control, mayan calendar pest control, new year pest control, starting a pest control business in 2013, the 1st | 2 Comments

Boric Acid-Did You Know?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Bug Doctor

In my job I see A LOT of Boric Acid. It seems to be the answer to almost any pest problem out there. I’ve seen entire lawns covered with it, dog houses, thick lines around babies cribs, baseboards outlined, cupboards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools of the trade | Tagged boric acid for bed bugs, boric acid for pest control, does boric acid cause death, how much boric acid does it take to kill you, is boric acid dangerous, is boric acid safe | 6 Comments

Why I Love Niban

Posted on January 2, 2013 by The Bug Doctor

How many pest control products can you find that are labeled for indoor and outdoor use, can withstand 4” of rain and won’t mold, don’t degrade in heat or sunlight, no known resistance, can be used in a power duster … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools of the trade | Tagged how to use pest control baits, Niban FG, Niban granular, niban granules, what do pest professionals use, what is the best roach bait | 3 Comments

How To Deal With Ants In The Wall Sockets

Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

In my busy route I have very little time to play games with pests. I have a full schedule that needs to be done, the client I’m serving at the moment who wants a thorough service and then there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Ants | Tagged ants in my wall socket, ants in the wall, how do ants get in my wall, how to treat ants in the wall | Leave a comment

EASY JOB, Exterminating In America’s Most Dangerous City – by Kurt Beers

Posted on December 10, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

I remember pulling up next to a Terminix truck at a red light one morning and thinking to myself that the man behind the wheel must not be the sharpest tool in the shed. I mean, who would want … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged dangerous jobs, dangerous occupations, easy exterminating, easy pest control job, how to do pest control, is pest control dangerous, pest control training | 9 Comments

The 5 Golden Rules Of Crawling Around An Attic

Posted on December 6, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Part of any pest control techs/sales persons job is to get into attics. Whether inspecting,treating, setting traps, pest proofing or just being a nice guy and brining down some Christmas stuff, it’s what we do. So with as much time … Continue reading →

Posted in Safety | Tagged falling through an attic, how do I walk through an attic, how to inspect an attic, how to safely crawl in an attic, pest control training | Leave a comment

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BUG PERSON : by Kurt Beers

Posted on December 3, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Many of you, who can remember that far back, may recall sitting around in a circle in Kindergarten and being asked the question “what would you like to be when you grow up?” Of course, every kid wanted to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing a pest control company | Tagged find a pest professional, how to choose a pest control company, pest companies in my area, pest control credentials | 3 Comments

Is The Green Pest Control Debate Over?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

What is the latest debate in the pest control world? ‘Move forward, responsible pest control, minimum risk’ and the ever popular, “get out of the past.” My question, (actually I have two) is why? Why are we even having this … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion | Tagged are green pest control products harmful, chemicals in pest control, chlordane studies, ddt, green pest control, green pest control verses chemical, is green pest control better, pest control training, pesticides kill | 4 Comments

Plan To Deal With These Three Types Of Pest Pressure

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

A few years ago Terminix had some great TV commercials airing where the ‘walls’ would tell the homeowner about some invading problem or termites moving in under the slab. Well since even our smartest house isn’t that advanced yet and … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion, The Business Of Pest Control | Tagged how did these rats get so bad, how to gauge pest pressure, how to run a pest control business, pest pressure, pests in flowers, pests in plants, plan to do pest control, where did all these bugs come from | Leave a comment

Are You A Pest Control Chemical Using Lab Rat?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

I had an interesting conversation with a colleague today and as usual, it didn’t end up where it started and it got me curious about what others have to say. The place that our little chat started was how neither … Continue reading →

Posted in The Business Of Pest Control | Tagged do you use a lot of chemicals, how to run a pest control business, pest control chemicals, pest control lab rat, what kind of pest control chemicals | 4 Comments

Great Christmas Ideas For The Pest Control Technician

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Wondering what to get that man or woman in your life who is a pest control professional? This list may be your answer! It’s about that time of year again when shopping malls are filled with people buying gifts for … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion, Pests in the news | Tagged how to find a gift for someone in pest control, pest control how to books, pest control technician, unique ideas for christmas | 8 Comments

Is Billy The Exterminator Still On The Throne?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

It’s hard to believe that The Billy The Exterminator show is now in its 6th season. It seems like just yesterday when this wild haired and gothic looking man took the country by storm and not only were ALL of … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion | Tagged billy exterminator, billy the exterminator arrested, billy the exterminator cancelled, billy the exterminator episodes, exterminator tv show | 6 Comments

Baiting For Ants

Posted on October 29, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Ants are everywhere! The last place you want to see them is in your house or worse… near where your kids play! I took the time this week to share with you some great tips from my new book “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Ants | 2 Comments