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A Friend In Need

Ours is a big family. Thousands of members, brethren if you will, that have come together for the common cause of good. Good to our industry, good to the public we serve and good to each and every company and … Continue reading

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Bug Trucks & Weed Whackers Just My .02

Waiting for the light to turn green at a busy intersection can be a place of great learning. It’s a brief pause and insight into the world that otherwise is passing by in all different directions and at all different … Continue reading

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NEW AGE IPM RENEGADE

I’m beginning to hate IPM Sometimes the phrase “IPM” which is commonly thrown around in modern pest control lingo makes me sick. I’m tired of hearing companies advertise “we use IPM, integrated pest management”. Even the certifications that companies brag … Continue reading

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Five Celebrities That Would Make Terrible Exterminators

Question: Which celebrity do you think would make a terrible exterminator? Last year, I visited the topic. You can find the original post here. I have no idea why, but for some explainable reason, I felt the need to revisit … Continue reading

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German Roaches Exposed; From The Mind Of Jeremy Miller

German roaches, Blattella germanica, are nasty little pests that are typically brought in to the home, workplace, restaurant, food processing plant, etceteras, by ‘hitchhiking,’ meaning that they are transported from one location to another by accidental human transportation.  They are … Continue reading

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Why I fight bugs by day and computer bugs by night

It’s amazing to think that we’re the only force between the human race and over 200 million insects. I mean, what’s stopping these guys from taking us over? There are single ants with the power to bring a man to … Continue reading

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#‎readytotaketheplunge -Starting Your Own Pest Control Business

The following article is a series of comments taken from a very lively pest control group discussion. The question was asked; “ How much money did you have in your pocket on day 1 when you started your own business?” … Continue reading

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Life With Bugs- Ryan’s Story of Passion

I remember junior high like it was yesterday. Rocking my corduroy JC Penny’s pants with my silk shirt and sweater vest, a set of railroad tracks in my mouth, and glasses that looked like they were out of 1975, I … Continue reading

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3 Hall of Fame Disappointments In My Career–Grace Under Pressure

As I sit to write this I know there are literally thousands who have experienced what I’m about to say. Good people, great techs and aspiring owner operators who put everything on the line to make their dream of a … Continue reading

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Sales Tips For The Pest Control Technician

It’s amazing to me that pest technicians don’t sell more than 100k a year. Even more amazing? Most techs barely sell over 10k, and that’s in an entire year!!! Think of it. Sales people as wonderful as they are don’t … Continue reading

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3 Hall Of Fame Disappointments In My Career – A Broken Branch

I’ve been in the pest control industry 30 plus years and to say the least,  it’s been a roller coaster ride. Not just in finances however, there has also been– and I guess will always continue to be, huge ups … Continue reading

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The Top 18 Pest Control Companies In America

Here at Pest Cemetery we have a group in which we educate and communicate with to enrich the greatest of knowledge among the pest control industry. These guys are weekly, if not daily, learning from each other on a regular … Continue reading

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Treat Thy Neighbor As Thyself

In my craft, (pest control), I have absolutely no problem performing in front of anyone and quite literally,  I have. From huge business tycoons, famous people, other pest control professionals all the way to the sweet little person who lives … Continue reading

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Unfinished

The day starts like any other, the break of dawn has barely cracked the eastern sky but Robert has already risen and gently taps the button on top of the alarm clock hoping to let his wife sleep in. It … Continue reading

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Great & Not So Great Freebies In Pest Control

Something about running a pest control route that happens to everybody, not just me. People give you stuff! Now it doesn’t happen everyday and it’s not always a big ticket item, but there is definitely some sort of karma thing … Continue reading

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