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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.

Occasional Roaches

Posted on January 21, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Ocassional roaches in the home and what to do about it Continue reading →

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Where have all the bees gone?

Posted on January 14, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

News headlines of late are sounding a disturbing alarm. Where have all the Bees Gone? The culprits range from weather to pesticides but no one really seems to know why. What we do know is that if the bees are … Continue reading →

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Rats and mice

Posted on January 11, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Almost everyone I know has had a mouse or two in their lifetime. For the most part you’ll get two different reactions to this ‘house guest’.  #1 “Oh he’s so cute-I hate to get rid of him” #2  “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWEEKKKKKKKK!” I doubt … Continue reading →

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Tick Tick Tick

Posted on January 9, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

. It always amazed me however that I rarely felt this ugly creature crawling on me let alone biting and attaching itself to me for hours or even days. (you definitely felt it when you pulled it out). Continue reading →

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Bed bugs

Posted on January 7, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

“sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” Ever hear that old saying? It came about in the early days before box springs. One would support the mattress which at that time was usually straw, with criss crossed  ropes and … Continue reading →

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Black Widow spiders

Posted on January 4, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

A call came in today, “spiders come quick”. We sent out our tech and sure enough it was the dreaded Black Widow. The home had been vacant for some time and the new owner was remodeling with a plan to … Continue reading →

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German Roaches

Posted on December 27, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

German Roaches are disgusting. Read how you can conquer them with several easy steps. pestcemetery.com provides answers on roaches as well as many other pests that invade your home. Continue reading →

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Brown Recluse Spiders

Posted on December 19, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

A misunderstood spider strikes fear in almost everyone. See the facts in pestcemetery.com on the Brown Recluse and hundreds of other insects. Continue reading →

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Choosing The Right Pest Control Company

Posted on December 11, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

Confused on which pest control company to choose? Before you let your fingers do the walking read the article on pestcemetery.com. Youll be glad you did. Continue reading →

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How did you get in here?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

For as long as man has had houses to live in, pests have found their way in. Find out how bugs enter by reading “How did you get in here?” by pestcemetery.com Continue reading →

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Put another bug on the fire

Posted on December 4, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

The night goes by and you carefully stoke your source of warmth and joy.-Oh–“Whats this? A bug” Quick work with the last of the sports page and all is well. Still, awhile later you see several more insects scurrying all around the living room floor or perhaps you’ve now got very large predatory looking dive bombers looping around the dining room lamp. AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH we’ve been invaded by bugs!Continue reading →

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Stored Product Pests

Posted on November 30, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

You open the pantry and peruse your choices. Hmmm, crackers, maybe some popcorn or some—-huh? what? Oh how could this happen? Look at em all. That d@% bug man, I’m calling them tomorrow. Continue reading →

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The Flea Circus in Your Home

Posted on November 27, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

Ever wonder how they train fleas? Ever wonder how to get rid of them once they’ve infested your home? Read “The Flea circus in your home” at pestcemetery.com and take control. Continue reading →

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Termites What to look for

Posted on November 25, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

See what the pros look for and spot trouble before it gets worse.Read ‘termites what to look for’ at pestcemetery.com. Continue reading →

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Subterranean Termites

Posted on November 24, 2008 by The Bug Doctor

The secret world of termites revealed. Know what to look for and how to gain control.Read all about subterranean termites at pestcemetery.com. Continue reading →

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