Category Archives: In my opinion

After more than a quarter century I’ve seen a lot of what goes right and what turns out so wrong in pest control. Myths, distorted facts and truths people just don’t adhere to are rampant by word of mouth alone. Add the world wide web to the mix and in becomes very hard to know what to believe. Here I give you my opinion on a variety of subjects but beware, my view may be not what you expect.

The Sin Of Treating Baseboards

Posted on April 27, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Not all professionals treat baseboards these days, it comes with a stigma that connotes unprofessionalism. I’m not sure who started that train of thought but I think it’s due to knee jerk reaction more than anything else. My first recollection … Continue reading →

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Are you a “bugs half dead or bugs half alive” kind of person?

Posted on April 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

There’s an old litmus test that goes around and from it you’re suppose to be able to tell the personality of a person. It’s not a 100% but little in life is. It is however very revealing and usually sparks … Continue reading →

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Now is the winter of our discontent

Posted on April 3, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” is a quote that we’re all pretty familiar with but do you know how the rest of it goes? it was the age of wisdom, it was the … Continue reading →

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The Norwegian roof rat

Posted on March 23, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

One great thing about being is pest control is the many different things you get to see on a daily basis. From outright disgusting filth and a legion of roaches to an 11,000 square foot mansion on the water all … Continue reading →

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Pest Control Is A Complaint Business

Posted on March 17, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Pest control is a complaint business and don’t let anybody fool you. It could be your mother as a client, best friend, pastor it doesn’t matter because any bug they see or problem they have that they perceive to fall … Continue reading →

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What celebrities house would you like to treat for pest control?

Posted on March 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Have you ever been called out to a famous persons home to treat for pest control? What a thrill it would be knowing your heading out on a call to treat some ants at a famous persons home. Once inside … Continue reading →

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Do pest control as I say not as I do

Posted on March 4, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Raise your hand if you ever smacked the top of your TV to try and get the picture to come in clearer. C’mon, you in the back, get your hand up! I have to admit I’ve done it too and … Continue reading →

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Crazy pest related laws

Posted on February 10, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

If you listen real close, you can hear members of congress slapping themselves on the back as they vote yet another pay raise for each other, after all, protecting us from invasive pests is hard work. Continue reading →

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Our little secret

Posted on January 18, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

After all who wouldn’t think a cool person like you spouting off amazing facts isn’t just the smartest, best looking entomologists they’ve ever met? Continue reading →

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Bug Rap

Posted on January 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The internet is amazing, you can find all sorts of crazy things. Here’s a couple of entomologists by day, rappers by night. At the risk of sounding cliche. “keep your day job guy’s.” Continue reading →

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Pest control crossword

Posted on December 19, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Everyone enjoys a brain teaser once in awhile and solving pest control problems can be just that more times than not. I’ve put together a quick crossword puzzle for your enjoyment. Hopefully you won’t be able to come up with … Continue reading →

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Is green pest control like the metric system?

Posted on December 14, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Still, Americans want dead bugs and when push comes to shove I don’t think the majority care if you are using dried red peppers or a gallon sprayer filled with a micro-encapsulated pyrethroid. Continue reading →

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I love the smell of Dursban in the morning

Posted on November 21, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Don’t get me wrong, we have more information in 2009 then we’ve ever had about roaches, termites and the habits of fleas. But with the amazing progress of our chemicals and equipment I wonder if our technicians savvy has become weaker. Continue reading →

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Live Life With No Regrets

Posted on November 18, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

At the end of your life you’ll undoubtedly have these two thoughts. I wish I had or I’m glad I did. You’ll wish you had conquered your fears and given yourself at least a shot or you’ll be glad you did even if the success wasn’t all that you hoped it would be. Continue reading →

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