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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.

Ants in my pavers 5 rules of thumb

Posted on July 24, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

A common problem that many people have are ants popping up in their pavers. While not as devastating as termites in your home it still is rather disconcerting and just how to get rid of them can be frustrating. Pavers … Continue reading →

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No time clock in pest control

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Regardless of how huge or small a company is it always comes down to the technician and for every professional exterminator I know their days are filled with the same excitement Continue reading →

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What if Dr. House was a exterminator?

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Cust; “You need to use something stronger your chemicals don’t work.”
House; “That’s odd I just switched to grease and dirt penetrating spray.” Continue reading →

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Video examples of earwig traps

Posted on July 20, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

along with practical advice on spray techniques that will keep them out of your home. However I found this video tutorial and figured sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words. Continue reading →

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The quickest pest control results (this tip sucks)

Posted on July 19, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Once finished all the bugs are neatly collected in a small bag and can be discarded. In some instances you will need no sprays or powders and life can return to normal in a matter of minutes. What is this advice I give? Continue reading →

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5 hiding spots revealed by a German roach

Posted on July 17, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Recent technology has allowed us access into the mind of a roach and we were able to glean certain thoughts of the roaches deep sub conscious. The machinery is complex Continue reading →

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Some really strange bugs

Posted on July 16, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve been interested in bugs my whole life and doing professional exterminating for 26 years so you’d think by now I would be bored and seen everything. Continue reading →

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Give a termite an inch and he’ll take a 2×4

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

All too often do it yourself home owners, handymen and contractors alike build in the most preferable situations for subterranean termites. Continue reading →

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Florida bans watered down honey

Posted on July 14, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

So why do honey producers add water? Have you ever seen crystalized honey and thought it was bad so you threw it away? Truth is it’s still good. Continue reading →

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Termite gas for your car

Posted on July 13, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Who knows, maybe some day you’ll be driving to the lumber yard to purchase some wood to replace what termites damaged, in you truck that is powered by termites. Continue reading →

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3 Easy Home Made Mouse Traps

Posted on July 11, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Before you get to cocky however, consider that the mouse has also had 112 years to study the problem and he hasn’t been sitting idle. Continue reading →

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Spraying around pregnant women

Posted on July 10, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

consider banning hairspray, cleaning chemicals, air fresheners, deodorant aerosols and so on because there are more poisonings per year with these products than there are with pesticides Continue reading →

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Low Cost Heat Treatment For Bedbugs

Posted on July 9, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Anyone unfortunate enough to experience this pest and the great effort not to mention expense would appreciate this common sense low budget way to achieve a bedbug free environment. Continue reading →

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Keeping Squirrels Out of Your Cars Engine

Posted on July 8, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Now I’m a nature lover like so many of you so I don’t really relish the idea of killing a squirrel but if it comes between my safety and that of my families the squirrel has got to go. Continue reading →

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The hacksaw investigation

Posted on July 7, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve even hooked live worker termites and had them squirming and kicking trying to get of the tooth as I showed a unbelieving client. Continue reading →

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