Tag Archives: Roaches

A War I Could Not Win Part II

Posted on October 3, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

As my feet grudgingly take me to my last stair downward, an over powering feeling of helplessness comes over me like a cold wave. In front of me is just the first part of an all but impossible task that … Continue reading →

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Big Roaches Big Trouble In The Bathroom

Posted on September 9, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Out of all the insects pest professionals take care of a daily basis, big roaches just don’t ever seem to make it on the most difficult list. These lumbering giants don’t have near the reproductive numbers as their smaller cousins. … Continue reading →

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What’s The Grossest Thing You’ve Ever Seen In Pest Control?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

So my son and I were sitting around talking about things I’ve seen in my career. He’s worked with me a for awhile and on any normal day you can be treated to some really wild things. The conversation eventually … Continue reading →

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Why hasn’t anyone broken the world record for eating roaches?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

When the Guinness Book of World Records was first conceived I’ll bet the creator had no idea of what a long and sustaining business he’d have. What started out as a way to settle arguments in ‘pubs’ across Britain and … 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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