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In One Ear & Out The Other: Part I

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

The legend of bugs (earwigs mainly) crawling in your ear and laying eggs in your brain is just that, a legend. But insects, including earwigs, finding their way into ones auditory orifice, or any opening of the body is something … Continue reading →

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The Envy of The Invisible Pest Control Companies

Posted on May 30, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Where Do All Those Invisible Pest Control Companies Hide? Every year when the yellow pages come out I look to see whose still in business and which companies have bowed out. Not an exact science mind you but you can … Continue reading →

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Chasing The Exceptions; The Route Killer

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

It’s said that 80 % of your callbacks and problems will come from just 20% of your clients. I’d like to add to this equation and say that out of that troublesome 20%, at least 1/2 have the dreaded “Exception … Continue reading →

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The Hollow Mansions On 39th part two

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

As with any mega pest control company the service contract was monthly for a year whether you needed it or not. In this time I came to know Dr. Muriez a little better but there was always a line I … Continue reading →

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The Hollow Mansions On 39th

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Pulling into the brick driveway so beautifully outlined with mature green hedges and flowers at their feet it’s hard to imagine that just seconds ago I was on one of the busiest streets in Baltimore. I’m sure the builder didn’t … Continue reading →

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What the market will bear and the bug guy couldn’t

Posted on April 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve worn a bunch of different hats over the years. Some were really fancy sounding and looked great on a business card. I used to get looks at meetings from others who remembered me as just a tech and I … Continue reading →

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What should alarm you about pest control

Posted on February 27, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’m not a guy that gets easily rattled, in fact I like to think that I handle pressure situations very well and one who thinks quick on his feet. There are however two situations in pest control that unnerve me … Continue reading →

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