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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.

You be the judge the state inspector can be the jury

Posted on May 2, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

First of all the second opinion has been determined to be a FREE service by the consumer gods and always comes with the promise of “it won’t take up to much of your time.” Continue reading →

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New York ‘Bites’

Posted on May 1, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

For the bigger companies this may be no big deal but for the so called life blood of America, the job creators otherwise known as the small ‘mom and pop’ operations this is a heavy burden. Continue reading →

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There’s no crying in termite control

Posted on April 29, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Well as fate would have it we’ve had a small run of termite calls and sold some work. Normally this is a great thing but right now, not so much. Continue reading →

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The great tubes in the wall conspiracy

Posted on April 29, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

That is of course unless you are an unsuspecting potential client but even then they will only divulge so much. Continue reading →

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Which one are you?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Thankfully that isn’t true. It may not be rocket science to treat for pests but sometimes it can be a real bear. Continue reading →

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Home remedies that don’t work

Posted on April 25, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

There’s something about a home remedy that people just can’t pass up. There may be no scientific basis for something to work, no logical reason but people will hear it, catalog it in their minds and pass it along as … Continue reading →

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Paved with good intentions

Posted on April 24, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

If you look closely you’ll see a inexperienced termite mans nightmare. Continue reading →

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Are there grasshoppers in Heaven?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

So this must mean that that when I make it to the pearly gates I’ll be out of a job but if I want to enjoy a little slice of Heaven now, I can just go out on the front porch. Continue reading →

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Improve your effectiveness by 90% with one amazing tool

Posted on April 22, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

I know I shouldn’t be writing this. Professional exterminators around the country will be upset that I’m sharing this trade secret. Continue reading →

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The 10 minute bath trap

Posted on April 20, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Here’s an easy pest control step you can take that should only take you about 10 minutes and could possibly save you thousands of dollars and keep any unwanted surpises from coming your way. In the bug business we cut … Continue reading →

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As seen on TV

Posted on April 18, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

It’s said that a 30 second ad costs 3 million dollars and maybe that’s why Miller High Life ran only a one second ad.(still $100,000.00 if my math is right) Continue reading →

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Bug a phobia

Posted on April 17, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

These people cannot get within 10 feet of a roach or a spider without their bodies involuntarily taking the fetal position. Continue reading →

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How to make your own flea trap

Posted on April 17, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

This trap will not solve all of your flea problems and is not a complete home flea treatment but; it can give some relief to frustrated homeowners and gives your sadistic side a little satisfaction when you see all those pesky fleas dead in your contraption. Continue reading →

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Watch out for falling prices for pest control

Posted on April 16, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

People are looking to save money in anyway they can and ‘do it yourself pest control’ is now more of a competitor than ever and just one more thing companies like mine need to worry about. Continue reading →

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Pest proofing your pets food

Posted on April 15, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

It’s something we don’t think about much and our pets either don’t mind sharing or they just can’t get your attention. Roaches, ants and all sorts of bugs love the tasty treats you leave out for your pets. Mice can … Continue reading →

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