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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.

Dead bug walking

it takes about a half an hour of sitting in the dried material for the roach to absorb enough to die, It’s not a nuclear bomb.” Continue reading

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The Lonely Mailbox

Except for the one or two disturbances per day (Excluding Sunday’s, and federal holidays) I’d say the mailbox is the ideal place for just about any pest to call home. Continue reading

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We the jury find the Squirrel killer….?

If you were on the jury and this was all the information you had what would you decide? Vote below and then enter your reason in the comments section below. Continue reading

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Recycled roaches-apartment # 204

Perhaps you fogged, baited and dusted every conceivable spot where a roach would even think about living. Continue reading

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How to make your own bug collector

It has the vague look of some strange kind of crack pipe and I get a raised eyebrow or two from curious customers which always turns into an ‘ah ha’ look Continue reading

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How to deal with pesky gnats

High end homes as well as some that aren’t kept up so well share in the torture that these winged terrorists engage in. Continue reading

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Pesticides don’t come with autopilot

I’m not much of a pilot (yet) but it is my general experience that the people who fly are very meticulous and follow even the most mundane procedures to ensure safety in everything they do Continue reading

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Headless Zombie Fire ants

Maybe the whole reason the ants got on that boat in the first place was to avoid the Phroid flies so it may be worth a shot. Continue reading

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Conspiracy of Love Bugs

There is a rumor that the LSU Tigers are working on training the Lovebug to fly in the face of Tim Tebow cardboard cutouts in hopes they can somehow stop him with next seasons game. Continue reading

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Pesticide Poisoning

Sadly there are a lot of misconceptions about pesticides and human health. To most, all chemicals are bad and eventually you will die from their use. Continue reading

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The conscientious tech

Besides, he’s been thinking and talking to his peers about your situation and has brought a new bait product that looks promising. These are the times you know you have a conscientious tech. Continue reading

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What the Do it yourself store won’t tell you

yet DIY stores can sell many of the same products we use and the owner doesn’t even have to be a certified operator or licensed in pest control at all. Continue reading

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Naturally confused

On the other hand you may investigate further trying to define your goals and end up like me, naturally confused. Continue reading

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The illusive ‘White roaches’

When out from a crack came a ‘white’ roach, I became so excited and exclaimed that I had found an albino roach. Continue reading

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The ‘Snowball’ Effect

I know I shouldn’t smirk but it’s at least comforting to know that I’m not the only one who suffers from ‘the Snowball effect’ and in a way, that’s therapy for me. Continue reading

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