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 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 →

Dry out those springtails

Posted on June 24, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s usually this time of year we get many calls for tiny masses of bugs that are covering bathroom or kitchen floors. We hardly need to even go out to take a look once the caller says they think they … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Pests | Tagged how to get rid of springtails, killing springtails, springtail control, springtails, where do springtails come from | 61 Comments

The Definition Of A Termite Infestation

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Sometimes there is confusion as to whether or not you have a termite infestation or not. On one hand the exterminator is telling you he sees evidence like a mud tunnel, some damage or even the wings left behind from … Continue reading →

Posted in Termites | Tagged definition of termite infestation, do I have termites, termite infestation, termite inspection, termite labels, what is an infestation | Leave a comment

A Smart & FREE Termite Tool

Posted on June 22, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

We’ve all gone out to jobs that just make us scratch our heads. We think it’s an enclosed carport or that room looks like an add on but who can tell? Sometimes even the owner is a little fuzzy on … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools of the trade | Tagged free termite tips, hidden termite problems, identifying add ons to homes, termite help, termite tools | Leave a comment

Drinking Spiders Die Quickly

Posted on June 21, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I get a lot of mail and I enjoy reading almost everything I get. Almost. One subject that keeps coming back is my article on catching spiders with water. Apparently some don’t believe it can be this easy to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiders | Tagged do spiders drink water, how to kill spiders, how to trap spiders, killing spiders, pest control, spider control | 3 Comments

My 5 Days With Billy The Exterminator

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s always great for me to watch another professional in the craft I love work his or her magic. Their skill and expertise is one thing but what impresses me the most is the confidence they have in their ability … Continue reading →

Posted in In my opinion | Tagged billy from vexcon, billy on tv extermintor.exterminator show, Billy the exterminator, the exterminator, vexcon exterminator, vexcon pest control | 145 Comments

Misconceptions and how to treat head lice

Posted on June 17, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Did you know the word lice is plural for louse? I guess that little factoid is great for a trivia game but it hardly helps when you find a louse or lice on you or your child. Having lice is … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Pests | Tagged head lice, head louse, how do you get head lice, how to treat for head lice, lice on pets | Leave a comment

Answers don’t solve flea problems, questions do

Posted on June 16, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Master Po; Answers DO NOT solve flea problems, questions do! Young Caine; But how can a question be more powerful than the answer? Master Po; Grass hopper, when you understand this paradox, you may live in harmony in your flea … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleas | Tagged flea answers, flea outbreaks, Fleas, how do fleas get out of control, should I dust for fleas, why do I vacuum for fleas | Leave a comment

Fighting Bugs With Precor 2000 & One Thing That Could Knock You Out

Posted on June 15, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In my business I’m always looking for a product, technique or pests habit that I can use to give my customers instant relief from their bug problems. Sometimes pest problems can be so huge and seem insurmountable that you just … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Tips | Tagged flea can spray, how to use precor 2000, methroprene, pest control, pest control training, pest control with precor 2000 | Leave a comment

The tech behind the suit

Posted on June 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

My new found career should have been a great advancement for me and I was indeed happy to be promoted but there were many times I wished I could go back to what I loved doing best and that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged commercial pest control, corporate pest control, how to get a pest control job, pest control, sales pest control | 2 Comments

My national debut and debacle

Posted on June 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

This is the final installment of my little series on the subject of my commercial sales career. (or lack thereof) For me this period of time marked some very low years and I had thought of changing careers entirely on … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged commercial sales peast control, corporate pest control, national sales pest control, pest control, selling pest control | Leave a comment

Stopping Fire Ants From Getting Inside The Home

Posted on June 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

They don’t make a habit of coming inside but once they do it can get out of control pretty quickly. Many times the fire ant will invade a baby or toddlers room because scout ants find candy, cookie crumbs or … Continue reading →

Posted in Ants | Tagged fire ant bites, fire ant stings, fire ants, fire ants inside my home, how fire ants get inside, killing fire ants inside, pest control | Leave a comment

Disappointment, betrayal & my spiral to obscurity

Posted on June 11, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

So I made the jumps from lowly residential tech all the way up to National accounts representative and traded in my beloved system III for a suit and tie. This didn’t happen all overnight of course and I certainly felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from the route | Tagged commercial pest control, commercial pest salesman, pest control, pest control for business, pest control salesman | Leave a comment

Pest tubes service caught on tape

Posted on June 10, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The ‘tubes in the wall’ pest service is still one of the most asked about topics on Ask The Bug Doctor so I thought I’d take a moment today and record just how it’s done. We treated about 15 homes … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools of the trade | Tagged how do pest tubes work, pest control caught on tape, pest control tubes, pest tubes, tubes in the slab, tubes in the wall, what are these tubes in my wall | 4 Comments

Don’t be satisfied with pest control ‘sweet spots’

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

There’s a tendency in pest control technicians to hit the same places time and time again with regular service visits. The reason could be that the customer wants those spots done because they’ve seen a bug there and now and … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Tips | Tagged bugs hiding spots, hiding spots of bugs, how to train pest control techs, pest control training, where do bugs hide | Leave a comment