Tag Archives: pest control

Single Operator Setbacks And Keeping The Faith

Posted on May 26, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It can be lonely out there on your own and you find yourself dreaming of that day when you send your 5th truck out for the days run and you head back inside your cozy office. Diane is on the … Continue reading →

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Run of ‘The Mill’ pest control Part one

Posted on March 24, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I was so very fortunate early in my career to have an account that taught me aspects of pest control that some techs don’t get to see for years if they do at all. This one account taught me bird … 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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How to get moisture out of your cell phone & kill beetles at the same time

Posted on March 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Like any good writer I like to research my topic and also draw on things I’ve seen at clients homes over the years. But since no home is immune to pests, sometimes my research is right there in my own … Continue reading →

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Paperclips, pest control and root canals

Posted on March 19, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s amazing to me the amount of sophisticated equipment we now have in the pest control industry. We use moisture meters, foam machines, injection tips for any angle or application and the list goes on and on. Even some of … 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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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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It’s Called “Pest Control”

Posted on January 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

As to my original point- what if all pest service and product killed every living bug that ever came in the room? It wouldn’t be called pest control. Continue reading →

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Bombadier to pilot

Posted on March 6, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

So you have a bug problem right? It could be fleas, wood roaches, ants, gnats or any host of things you just want gone. Undoubtedly you want the fastest most effective solution that costs the least. A professional pest control company may cost big bucks so you head off to the big box store and peruse the many selections in the home and garden isles. Continue reading →

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