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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.

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 →

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 →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged bad german roaches, do you need a professional for roaches, get rid of roaches, how to kill roaches, pest control stories, roach job from hell, why won't german roaches die, worst roach job, worst roaches ever | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged bad roach stories, how do roaches get out of control, how to kill roaches, old time pest control, pest infestations, roach matrix, roach nightmares | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged answered pest control prayer, breaks in pest control business, free chemicals, pest control, pest control in december | Leave a comment

To Hustle Takes No Skill At All (Keeping And Advancing In Your Pest Control Job)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I played football as a youngster and had dreams of being a Green Bay Packer running the ball like my favorite running back # 42 John Brockington. He wasn’t the greatest back who ever lived but he was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion, The Business Of Pest Control | Tagged how to advance in pest control, how to get a pest control job, keeping your pest control job, pest control jobs, what qualifications do I need for pest control | 2 Comments

Chinese drywall and Brown Stink bugs

Posted on October 15, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Apparently we have two things in which to thank China for of late. #1 is all that lovely drywall they created that is making homes across America simply unlivable and for their gift of the brown stinkbug back in 1998. … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Pests | Tagged foul odor bugs, how to get rid of stink bugs, how to kill stink bugs, shield bugs, stink bugs, where did stink bugs come from | Leave a comment

Spiders have tales you shouldn’t believe

Posted on October 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Spiders are perhaps one of the most feared creatures on earth. Stories of arachnids abound and the fantastic tales grow each time they are told. From the spider who lived in a woman’s hair for years to the lore of … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiders | Tagged are spiders harmful, do spiders attack humans, spider tales, Spiders, where do spiders live | 2 Comments

Got bugs? Maybe it’s a YOU problem

Posted on October 13, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In my business it’s about 60% education, 30% application and 10% YOU when it comes to an absolutely 100% bug free home. Now let’s break that equation down just a bit and see what we get.

Posted in In my opinion | Tagged bad pest control companies, bad pest control services, why aren't my bugs dead, why not to use an exterminator.pest control doesn't work, you problem | 2 Comments

Do silverfish paks even work?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

For years I’ve bought and used silverfish paks almost on a daily basis. Now I’ve been around for awhile and I think I’m a pretty good judge of what works and what doesn’t. I see a lot of silverfish damage … Continue reading →

Posted in Silverfish and Firebrats | Tagged do silverfish pakcks work, do silverfish paks work, how to get rid of silverfish, how to kill silverfish, silverfish, silverfish bait | 4 Comments

Delusional parasitosis or am I just paranoid?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Spend any time in the pest control industry and your bound to run into people who have their imaginations get the best of them about insects. This ranges quite a bit and since I’m not a psychologists I’m not really … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion | Tagged black fly, delusional parasostis, flesh eating bugs, imaginary bugs, invisible bug bites | 8 Comments

Roach Baiting At A Bar? Maybe You Should Pour Yourself A Drink

Posted on October 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I love baiting for roaches- it is a valuable tool and when it comes to german roaches we need all the help we can get. What I don’t agree with is technicians, companies or groups who insist on baiting only … Continue reading →

Posted in Roaches | Tagged can you spray and bait roaches, does roach bait work, how to get rid of roaches, kill roaches, restaurant pest control, roach control in a bar | 6 Comments

Carpenter ants in Florida

Posted on October 8, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’m pretty well versed with carpenter ants having dealt with them in many different areas. The farther north you go the more destructive this ant can be but in the sunshine state they’re not even on the top 10 list … Continue reading →

Posted in Ants | Tagged ant videos, carpenter ants in florida, florida carpenter ant, get rid of carpenter ant, what kills carpenter ants, where do carpenter ants live | 1 Comment

Termite Treatment For A Mobile Home

Posted on October 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s not very often homeowners will venture up under their homes. Although I did write an article about an 80 year lady who did. I can’t blame anybody for not wanting to crawl under the house where it’s dirty and … Continue reading →

Posted in Termites | Tagged get rid of termites, how do termites get in a mobile home, how to kill termites, termite damage in crawl space, termites in a mobile home, termites under my trailer | 8 Comments

Treating strategy for trailing ants

Posted on October 5, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Did you know that the ants you see walking along in a trail at the most only represent 10% of the colony? Just realizing this should alert you to the fact that while you’re dousing even hundreds of foraging ants … Continue reading →

Posted in Ants | Tagged acrobatic ants, can you spray ants or does it make it worse, how to get rid of ants, how to kill ants, where is the ant nest, why do ants walk in a line | 1 Comment

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