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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.

Fired By An Absent Mad Man

Posted on August 6, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

I left Baltimore and the drama of the big corporate world behind for grande promises and a tropical paradise. When that went to hell in less than a year I needed to move on. I did about 2 years as … Continue reading →

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Pest Pop Quiz

Posted on August 3, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

I know I know- Nobody likes a pop quiz. But as any pest control professional will tell you-to be great in this job, you’ve got to be ready for anything. So no excuses and don’t click away to go study. … Continue reading →

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The Reticular Activating System Guarantees Pest Control Sales

Posted on August 1, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

What would you pay for a system that automatically brought your companies name up first in the mind of a potential customer? Imagine, if every time the need arises or a chance for a referral comes about– Sha-zam- (your name … Continue reading →

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Is Pesticidal Chalk A Good Idea?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

I remember seeing a commercial quite some time ago about a great new product that killed bugs using crayons. Of course seeing it in action with the pretty blonde housewife smiling as she draws a protective barrier across her counter … Continue reading →

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Hey Mega International Pest Control Company- Have You Considered Your Exit Strategy?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Been a long day today–let’s see, what’s in the mail? Bill, bill, ‘Get the new Mallis handbook’, bill, bill, ooh a check, that’s a switch and–what’s this? A hand written envelope from who? Hmmmm, he must know me let’s see…….ripppp. … Continue reading →

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Ode To Termidor And Proprietary Days Gone By

Posted on July 20, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

The old codger dawns his suit, rookie in tow. He says “we got termites under this house but- there’s not much to know.” Gone are the days of the hunt and the skill Gone are the tools like the long … Continue reading →

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Bed Bug Insurance & The Law Of Attraction

Posted on July 18, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

My Dad has a saying that “Insurance is something you’re always glad you have but hope you never have the need for.” That makes a lot of sense because having the need usually means something unfortunate has taken place. It … Continue reading →

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Both Sides Of The Mouth Of An Eco Warrior

Posted on July 12, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

I sometimes get grief from readers for my views on organic pest control and the ‘safety’ they so loudly claim. All the while I and others like me are told that we are ruining the earth with our toxic man … Continue reading →

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Has The Show Billy The Exterminator Been Swamped?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

There’s been an eery quiet across the TV that hasn’t been sitting well with the die hard Billy The Exterminator fans. The show or any of its re-runs haven’t been on the air for what seems to them like an … Continue reading →

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Pest Control Professionals Afflicted By PPW Seek Help Behind The Wheel

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

There’s an automatic camaraderie in life that just seems to be there if for no other reason that two or more people simply do the same thing whether it is work related or some other common interest. Just seeing someone … Continue reading →

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The Odorous House Ant

Posted on June 30, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

The Odorous House ant despite its name is most often found outside. Odorous house also known as coconut ants do however invade structures when conditions such as too much or not enough rain exists. This specie of ant is found … Continue reading →

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Pavement Ants

Posted on June 28, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

As the name suggests pavement ants are so called because of their tendency to construct their nest under sidewalks, driveways and patios. Also known as stadium, piss, sugar, house or picnic ants they dot our pathways and landscapes with their … Continue reading →

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Spray Your Own Yard

Posted on June 20, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

There are a few oddities in life I don’t think I’ll ever figure out like; Just how do you get freezer burn? why isn’t there a channel #1 on your TV? and why are the chances greater that you’ll die … Continue reading →

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Has Climate Change Saved Us From Giant Insects?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Who remembers what Fred Flintstone used for a ball when he played ping pong? That’s right- a pillbug. Pillbugs are harmless little crustacean bugs whose only defense is to roll up into a ball when disturbed. Its hard shelled armor … Continue reading →

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Hoarders & Pest Control; What Can You Do?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

There are several jobs in pest control that come extremely close to the category of impossible. Flies coming from under the slab, spring tails, paranoid clients and roach control in Chinese restaurants. (can I get an amen?) These are just … Continue reading →

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