Category Archives: Tech Tips

Tips from the pros, this inter active topic invites other professionals keen insight to over coming problems and enhancing your pest control skills.

Don’t be satisfied with pest control ‘sweet spots’

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

There’s a tendency in pest control technicians to hit the same places time and time again with regular service visits. The reason could be that the customer wants those spots done because they’ve seen a bug there and now and … Continue reading →

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The anatomy of a cabinet-one week challenge

Posted on April 22, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Have you ever thought about the anatomy of a cabinet? I think most of us know to look under the sink or spin the lazy susan around while looking for pests. Have you ever seen a cabinet with the counter … Continue reading →

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Are you a bug whisperer?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Have you ever seen that show where the lady talks to peoples pets to help solve behavioral problems? It could be that a family Schnauzer suddenly begins uh, depositing his feelings everyday on the couch and nothing the homeowner tries … Continue reading →

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How to extend your duster-size does matter

Posted on April 1, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I love dusting for pest control and do some on almost every single job, even the mundane routine ones that haven’t had a bug in years. (maybe that’s why they haven’t) Dusts not only have great knock down and a … Continue reading →

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Pest control in pocket doors

Posted on March 16, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Does anybody treat pocket doors in a standard pest control service? Are you passing up this huge void as you stalk spider infestations or scratching your head as you search the master bath for that American roach that just disappeared? … Continue reading →

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Old timer shooting straight in pest control

Posted on March 11, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

This tech tip comes via e-mail from oldtimer and has to do with cleaning out clogged B&G spray tips without damaging the brass. Have you ever been spraying along and all of the sudden out of the blue your nice … Continue reading →

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2010 the year of the pest

Posted on March 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In the southeast we have had a record low temperatures in what seems like the longest winter I can remember. I think old Punxsutawney Phil better be careful because he didn’t make a whole lot of friends this year. Still … Continue reading →

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Pest control in commercial kitchen equipment

Posted on March 7, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Pest control in a commercial kitchen is not for the baseboard jockey’s of the world. I was reminded of this by a recent comment on Facebook to my video, Chalk Talk Treating the Commercial Kitchen; ‘Getting into the equipment.’ It … Continue reading →

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What tools a pro recommends for bed bugs

Posted on February 13, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Time-The most important tool of all is time. This process cannot be hurried and your customers will thank you in the end. Continue reading →

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On the ‘threshold’ of infestation

Posted on February 5, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

There is however one sweet spot in every house that at the very least needs to be looked at each and every-time you go. My guess is that many of the insect pests that enter the home come in this way Continue reading →

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Tech Tip; Relieve your pressure

Posted on January 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Unfortunately for me I forgot to remind my tech about relieving the pressure the other day and it did indeed leak. I figured this might be a good tip to share with your readers and I hope it helps someone else in the cold avoid the same problem. Continue reading →

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Put that spray can down

Posted on January 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I think the biggest item that I notice is that most people just grab the can when they see a bug. The first step is to identify the pests and decide if it necessary to kill the bug. Continue reading →

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Nontoxic Pest Control for Your Home

Posted on January 11, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

This professional tech tip was submitted by Karl the BugMan of 
EnviroCare Pest Solutions 
Columbus Ohio Pest Control. Continue reading →

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Tech Tips

Posted on January 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The tech tip page is designed for the professional pest control operator but even the do it yourself home owner will find this short but practical advice section beneficial. We invite pco’s to add tips of their own or improve the ones written about. To comment or improve a tip simply write your thoughts in the comment section below. For a feature tip you can e-mail me at thebugdoctor@pestcemetery.com . Your tip and any link to your blog or company as well as pictures are welcome and will be posted as it’s own article to be commented or improved on by your peers.
There is so much knowledge and experience to draw on in our industry and it is my hope that we can all learn and improve our skills in the process. Continue reading →

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Pest Poop 101

Posted on December 18, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Well, no certificate comes with the study but hopefully you’ve learned a little bit about the #2 world of a few common pests. I didn’t think I could write so much on this subject but apparently I paid attention to my poop class after all Continue reading →

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