Tag Archives: Termite work

Old Termite Techs Never Die-They Just Get Replaced By A Pipe Dream

Posted on February 15, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

I had no idea about the Florida heat when I moved here back in 1990. Relentless and oppressing isn’t even the strongest way I could describe it. To add to my misery, my new company that was so happy to … Continue reading →

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Bug Doctor Minute; Tubes in the slab

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Along the lines of building a better mouse trap termite technicians have been waiting for a new approach to termite control for quite some time. With advent of Termidor and other non-repellants the way of the hammer drill and messy … Continue reading →

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I do termite work!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

One of the most frustrating feelings in my work is walking up to the front door of a long standing customer and seeing drill marks in the slab, that I didn’t put there! I have to admit each time I … Continue reading →

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Termite work can be messy

Posted on March 22, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

It’s rare in pest control to get a nice letter; our job involves mess and dead disgusting bugs. So much so that Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” did a whole episode on pest control. I remember when I was first starting out in this career that our branch manager posted a kind letter from a happy customer. One phrase struck me as odd and it has been with me ever since. Continue reading →

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