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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.

What The Customer Hears Can Cost You

Do anything long enough and you can almost go on an auto pilot mode and things just always seem to go as expected. You’ve got your little system that works for you and methods that work well on the pests … Continue reading

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Pesticides In The Home- 20 Years After Treatment?

Have you ever used the Ask The Bug Doctor feature to this web site? Many people do every month not only from America but around the world. However; Where does the Bug Doctor go when he has a question? Hopefully … Continue reading

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For The Place Whereon Thou Standest Is Holy Ground

Let me ask you a serious question- Do you respect your customers home? I mean if you broke something would you insist on paying for it-would you even speak up? Do you burn through the place with little or no … Continue reading

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Is Rotenone A Dangerous Pesticide Or Are We Just Fishing?

Rotenone is a botanical insecticide which occurs naturally in the roots and stems of several plants. Florida fishpoison tree, Cork-Bush, Jewel Vine, Tuba Plant, Cubé Plant, Jícama and Hoary Pea or Goat’s Rue are some known plants where rotenone is … Continue reading

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Consider Buying A Pest Control Route

There are a lot of ways to grow your business and each has varying degrees of what it’ll add and how fast. Waves of door knocking salesman, mailers, TV & radio campaigns and the list goes on and on.(I’ve done … Continue reading

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Simple Principles For The New Exterminator

Principles are a foundation in life, whether you apply good and solid ones or lax and half hearted, you will build upon the cornerstone based on the principles you choose. Your career in pest control is no different. Too many … Continue reading

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Billy The Exterminator And The Benefit Of Doubt

Well I promised you part two of my writings and opinions on Billy The Exterminator and how he’s viewed in the industry and here it is. If you haven’t read part one yet click this link and see how this … Continue reading

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Is Billy The Exterminators Image Bad For Pest Control?

There are several reasons these thoughts have flitted across my brain lately and so I thought I would share them with you. Please feel free to comment and don’t hold back one ounce of what you’re thinking as I intend … Continue reading

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A Proven Strategy In Pest Control

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved. Sun Tzu There seems to be a grave misconception of pest control which leads to disappointments, under … Continue reading

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Who Will Survive In Pest Controls Near Future?

Are you ready for 2011? Do you have plans for new trucks, employees or even expansion? Are you excited for what the future holds and is this your year to grab some real market share? They say pest control is … Continue reading

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Is Your Pest Control Company Built On A House Of Cards?-It May Not Be Up To You

There are so many things that are just dead set against a small company from getting up and off the ground long enough to becoming established. It can be such a grind and a fight to just make it past … Continue reading

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Heavy Hitters In Pest Control-Small Companies Swinging For The Fences

In baseball all you need is to hit the ball 3 out of 10 times and you get a pro contract. If some of those hits are homers you are a star. Of course human nature being what it is … Continue reading

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When Phobias Collide- The Professor & Me

What do you get when you cross a fear of chemicals, a 130 IQ and a lady who practically screams bloody murder at the mere sight of a cockroach? Well besides the makings of a great story I can share … Continue reading

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The Domino’s Effect In Pest Control

Just a question and I’m not really sure if this is a big deal or will resonate with anybody or as usual this is just a figment of my vivid imagination. Have you seen the TV commercials of the famous … Continue reading

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When Phobias Collide-Is Pest Control An Environmental Disaster?

I’ve run into a lot of folks who have legitimate concerns of what I’m using and how I plan to apply it. I have absolutely zero problems with this because I’m in their home or business and and they have … Continue reading

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