Sun, 24 December 2017
Jerry Bryan and triple d talk about professionalism in pest control |
Sun, 24 December 2017
Bryan and Patrick talk about seo Bryan learns (among other things) that there is no plural seo How to keep website in top 3 And how pro can help |
Wed, 20 December 2017
The Loneliness of Route Techs and Hello to Scott Ballard
Direct download: The_Loneliness_of_Route_Techs_and_Hello_to_Scott_Ballard.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 8:21pm CDT |
Wed, 20 December 2017
In Bryan's first Webster Wednesday, he discusses graphing programs with long-time host Patrick Baldwin. Don't miss it!
Direct download: WW23_Graphing_in_the_Field2.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 7:59pm CDT |
Tue, 28 November 2017
For this edition of WPTC, there are two main subjects: 1. How many trips around a residential service? 2. Website for new business?
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Tue, 14 November 2017
After three years of podcasting, Co-host Steve Jackson has decided to pass the baton. Bryan and Steve briefly talk about the transition. |
Mon, 30 October 2017
Bryan and Steve talk flies vs spiders and the jumping spider mating dance. Bryan also shares a PR move gone wrong. |
Sun, 22 October 2017
This episode, the guys talk about tiny spiders with big brains, they discuss a study that makes a case for pest control, and Bryan shares a recent bed bug story.
Direct download: 110_A_Case_For_Pest_Control.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 9:19pm CDT |
Wed, 18 October 2017
Maria leads the sales & strategy department of Coalmarch Productions. She works with prospective clients on their website and marketing strategies. Join her and Patrick as they discuss the importance of recruiting, interviewing tips, and much more! Don't miss this one!
Direct download: WW22_Maria_Mayorga_of_Coalmarch_Productions.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 8:45pm CDT |
Mon, 9 October 2017
For at least five years, Rick Vetter at UC Riverside has been reporting a trend - Black Widows are being pushed out by their less-venomous cousin, the Brown Widow spider.
Direct download: 109_Black_Widows_vs_Brown_Widows.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 9:13pm CDT |
Sun, 1 October 2017
Back with another special edition of WPTC, the very popular Daniel Dye stops by to discuss Fall aggregating Insects with Jerry Schappert. Like always you DO NOT want to miss this show!
Direct download: WPTC_Fall_Aggregating_Insects_With_Daniel_Dye.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:04pm CDT |
Sun, 24 September 2017
Thanks to Michael from All American Pest Control for helping us clarify details of the newest method of mosquito control. In addition, Bryan talks about the effects of Hurricane Irma. |
Sun, 10 September 2017
While waiting for Hurricane Irma to arrive in Valdosta, Bryan and Steve discusses the pest control industry's top general liability claims involving animals. |
Mon, 4 September 2017
For episode 106, Steve talks about how bees overwinter and the roles of honey, nectar and pollen in the overwintering process. In addition, Bryan discusses a new method of mosquito control that involves a pesticide-spiked nectar. |
Tue, 29 August 2017
For episode 105, Bryan talks with Anna Marie of Bug Mafia. In business since the beginning of May, Anna shares some of her entrepreneurial experiences. In addition, Bryan talks about a recent WDIR that went wrong. You don't want to miss this episode!
Direct download: WDIR_Gone_Wrong_and_Anna_Marie.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 9:34pm CDT |
Sun, 27 August 2017
In the latest edition of Whistling Passed Cemetery, the guys cover three threads:
To hear Jerry’s and Bryan’s responses, download the episode today! |
Tue, 8 August 2017
The first week of August brought a slew of new posts on the PestCemetery.com Facebook page. Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird talk about a few of the most interesting ones. Listen today! |
Sun, 30 July 2017
Join Jerry and Daniel on an extended episode of WPTC as they discuss wood destroying beetles. |
Sun, 23 July 2017
Join Bryan and Steve as they discuss histoplasmosis. In addition, Bryan shares a story that serves as a reminder - when it comes to customer service, it's the little things that make a big difference. |
Tue, 18 July 2017
For this special episode, Aaron Bray and Patrick Baldwin talk about exciting things happening with PestBoost and PestWorks. If you're interested in growing your business, don't miss this one! |
Sun, 16 July 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group. If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com Maybe you've been away for a while and have not seen some of the things that have went down in the Facebook group. This week, the guys talk about what happened and why some decisions were made. In addition, Jerry and Bryan discuss a post by Anna Marie on perseverance and patience. Don't miss this one! |
Tue, 11 July 2017
Trey is an interesting dude. In 2015, he launched Bug Out Pest Solutions in DeQueen AR. In this 45 minute interview, Jerry asks Trey a variety of questions including how he came into the industry and about his brief golf and music careers. Don't miss this one! |
Tue, 4 July 2017
Recorded on Independence Day, this episode has Bryan and Steve discussing a new and interesting method of controlling Lyme Disease through the use of CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats). In addition, Bryan tells us about a bed bug heat treatment gone wrong. |
Tue, 4 July 2017
For this special holiday edition on WPTC, Jerry checks in with Tim Williams of Bad Bugs Pest Control. They talk about Bed Bug heat treatments, customer service, Tim's YouTube channel and much more. Be sure to give this one a listen! |
Sat, 1 July 2017
For this special episode of Whistling Past the Cemetery, Jerry and Daniel Dye talk silverfish. |
Sun, 25 June 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group. If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com In the latest edition of Whistling Passed Cemetery, the guys cover three threads. |
Sun, 25 June 2017
For episode 102, we had a request from Michael of All American Pest Management to discuss honey bees. Who better to talk about bees than the one and only Critter McCool? Critter talks about inspections, equipment, extraction and much much more.
Direct download: critter-mccool-honey-bees-stinging.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 7:51pm CDT |
Wed, 14 June 2017
In this episode of Webster Wednesdays, Patrick and Steve cover texting apps, texting etiquette and much more. Be sure to check this one out! |
Tue, 13 June 2017
On this special edition of Whistling Passed the Cemetery, Jerry speaks with Josh Alpert of Green Earth Pest Control. |
Sun, 11 June 2017
In this episode Jerry and Bryan discuss the IPM "paradox", the supplier blues and dealing with domestic squabbles. Don't miss this one! |
Sun, 11 June 2017
Let's face it, the pest control industry has a lot of customers looking for the lowest price. Some of these customers can be combative when they feel they're being charged too much. In this episode, Bryan and Steve give suggestions on how to deal with these potential customers. In addition, Jody Green gives us some insight on what it's like to assist individuals suffering moderate to severe cases of delusory parasitosis. |
Wed, 7 June 2017
Should you use the same profile pic for all your social media platforms? Find out on episode 20 of Webster Wednesday! |
Sun, 4 June 2017
For episode 100, Bryan and Steve enlist the help of Dr. Jody Green and Daniel Dye. With all the new products flooding the market, Jody gives us advice on how to determine which products best suit our individual needs. Daniel Dye talks about the relationship between rain and exterior treatments and how to communicate with customers that might be concerned with potential rainfall. Daniel also shares some of his experiences in becoming an Associate Certified Entomologist. Thanks to both Jody and Daniel for helping make this landmark episode an informative one! |
Sun, 28 May 2017
On this special edition of Whistling Past The Cemetery, Jerry Schappert talks with Joe Hawkins of Earthwise Pest Management. Since starting Earthwise, Joe has grown his business at a scorching pace. Don’t miss this episode, as the guys cover goal setting, motivation, processes and much more. |
Tue, 23 May 2017
For episode 19, Patrick talk about the best ways to respond to good, bad, ugly, and illegitimate business reviews. You won't want to miss this one. |
Sun, 21 May 2017
For episode #99, Bryan and Steve discuss the three biggest reasons German cockroaches would avoid gel bait. They also share stories about elevator pit infestations and Steve's recent cricket infestation. In addition, Bryan introduces his ACE Challenge. He'll be interviewing PCOs about the victories and challenges they face while preparing for the ACE exam. |
Thu, 18 May 2017
For this special edition of Whistling Past the Cemetery, Jerry talks with Associate Certified Entomologist Daniel Dye about springtails. You won't want to miss this episode, as these seasoned professionals discuss control methods, food sources, habitats, and much more.
Direct download: WPTC_Springtails_With_Daniel_Dye.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 8:52pm CDT |
Wed, 17 May 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group. If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com For the latest edition of Whistling Past the Cemetery, the guys cover two questions by Jody Mills. Jody’s first question placed Cemeterians in a “hypothetical” situation. Jody posted: |
Tue, 16 May 2017
For the latest edition of Webster Wednesday, Steve explains how to use the websites of your competition to grow your pest control business. Step 1. Use a website analysis tool The really good website analysis tools charge a monthly fee, but you can find a few of the premium ones that offer a free trail period. has generated. Analysis tools can also tell you what search queries were used by viewers to discover the page. Once you get signed up and registered with one of these tools, it's just a matter of entering your and the competitions' website addresses. Most tools allow room for five or more competitors. |
Sun, 7 May 2017
On this episode, Bryan and Steve discuss a new extortion tactic used against small businesses, Bryan reviews ActiveGuard Mattress Covers. The guys also chime in on weed in the workplace.
Direct download: EP98_Weed_Active_Guard_and_Extortion.mp3
Category:Pest Control Podcast -- posted at: 9:02pm CDT |
Wed, 3 May 2017
The pest control industry recently lost a legitimate "Hall of Famer". For episode 97, Michelle Senner reflects on her father's pest control legacy. Truly Nolen was far ahead of his time. He adopted "Green Pest Control" in the 1970's, helped change public perception of our industry, and displayed several acts of marketing genius. |
Sun, 9 April 2017
This week, Jerry and Bryan discuss Jerry's trip to New Mexico and why it's important to grow your pest control arsenal. The guys also chime in on whether they prefer bed bug or termite jobs. |
Tue, 4 April 2017
We skipped a week or two, but we're finally back. This week, Patrick and Steve talk about creative ways grow your business through the use of email.
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Sun, 2 April 2017
This week, we have a treat! Frank and Sandy Honess (founders of Ladybug Pest Management) are best known for their highly trained and certified bed bug scent detection beagles, Daisey, Dolley and Dixie. Join them and the Arthropodcast team as they discuss K9 certifications, training, inspection techniques, and much, much more. |
Sun, 26 March 2017
For the latest episode of Arthropodcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer of Allergy Technologies. In this episode, Joseph talked about active ingredients, repellency, formulations, bed bug preventative strategies and a unique product called ActiveGuard(TM) Mattress Liners. |
Sun, 26 March 2017
This week, Jerry and Bryan talk about the Pest Cemetery Live 2017 cruise. In addition, Jerry shares the experience of losing a 15 year technician to retirement and the joys of interviewing the tech's replacement. The guys also chime in on an outstanding Facebook post by Renee Vickers Ferree. Renee wrote: "As the wife of an aspiring pest control owner/operator, what can I do to help start the business and give moral support to my husband during the startup phase? What should I NOT do during this time?" |
Thu, 16 March 2017
For the final installment of Pest Cemetery Live 2017, Jerry sits down with the highly respected Daniel D Dye of Florida Pest Control. |
Wed, 15 March 2017
As promised, Here's another epic interview from Pest Cemetery Live 2017. For this episode, Jerry interviews the one and only Paul Bello. |
Mon, 13 March 2017
What happens when a legend sits down with an icon? Find out when Jerry Schappert interviews arguably the brightest mind the pest control industry has ever seen. |
Sun, 12 March 2017
To become an A.C.E. in the United States, you must:
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Wed, 8 March 2017
Patrick and Steve discuss their favorite apps for pest control. Be sure to check this episode out! |
Mon, 6 March 2017
This week, Bryan and Steve cover a CDC report about a few acute illness cases involving Nuvan Pest Strips. Steve also shares the story of Ben Feldman and Bryan reminds us the importance of keeping your axe sharp. |
Sun, 5 March 2017
First off, Jerry and Bryan cover a post made by James Sneed. James writes: "There are a lot of business owners on this page. Kudos to you men and women. This post isn't for you, this post is for the plethora of employees that work hard day in and day out. My best advice is this, not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur. Some are meant to be #2, #3 or tech for life. Nothing wrong with that. Work hard. Master your craft. Serve with purpose. You are in a field of work that has done more for mankind's health and safety than they will ever know. Thank you all. And thanks to the great owners out there!" Next up, the guys share the last part of Bryan's interview with Harry Bryan. This time they talk about Niban. The second Facebook post the hosts cover came from Hunter Hughes. Hunter asks, "What're you guys doing for winter services? Say you're doing quarterlies and their spray comes up but there's snow on the ground, what's your guys' process and how do you go about explaining to the customer the need? Lastly, Jason Yrigoven posts a question about reinvesting: "How much of your yearly earnings would you say go back into the business? Not looking for specifics just a ball park guess. Maybe in percentage? 30-50%?"
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Thu, 2 March 2017
Here's the bad news: There is no home run. You have to put the work in. Buying "Likes" is not an option. The good news? Patrick gives two AWESOME tips! One is an app and the other is a new Facebook feature. What are they? Check out this episode of Webster Wednesdays and find out! |
Sun, 26 February 2017
What's the difference between spying and observing from afar? Is it possible to maintain your tech's trust if you practice either method? Bryan and Steve share their thoughts on the topic. In addition, Bryan shares his findings on his Altriset research. Thanks to Daniel Dye for supplying a TON of information we would not have found elsewhere! |
Wed, 22 February 2017
Jerry sits down with Daniel Dye to discuss discontinued products, roaches, termites, how to become better at identification and much, much more. |
Tue, 21 February 2017
For episode 91, Steve rants about edible insects and challenges the demands we put on new hires. Bryan shares a story about the need to be thorough and mentions a termite product named Altriset. |
Sun, 19 February 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group.
If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com
The first post mentioned came from Chris Rowland. Chris asked, “For all the one man bands....what do you do when you get sick or injured? I pulled my back out on Tuesday and I haven’t been able to work all week. Still in pain and can't work. I never have issues like this and don't have a back-up plan.
Next up, the guys play a clip from an interview about Bora-Care with Harry Bryan.
Calvin Moehle had an excellent question in regards to marketing a new business. Calvin asked, “When opening a new Pest Control business is it best to let the area you’re in know you’re a New Pest Control business just starting or is it best to kind of just start marketing like you have been around for years?Lastly, Kyle Parker asked, “What is your preferred method of finding employees? Websites etc…”
Until next week, take care! |
Tue, 14 February 2017
This week, Patrick and Steve share ideas on how to make your content more creative. |
Sun, 12 February 2017
His week, the guys talk to Harry Bryan of the Nisus Corporation. Harry has been on our radar for a long time, so we were Uber excited when he agreed to be on the show. In addition, Jerry and Bryan talk about offices, hose reels and starting a pest control business. |
Tue, 7 February 2017
Let's face it, the end goal is to make money. So this week, we ponder whether Twitter is a viable tool to generate revenue for your pest control business. |
Sun, 5 February 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group. If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com |
Thu, 2 February 2017
Tommy is a sharp guy! A University of Florida graduate, Tommy has spent his entire career in the pest control industry. On this episode, he talked about MGK's latest product - a HIGHLY regarded bed bug product called Crossfire. He also clears up a few questions we had about Vendetta and Vendetta Plus. Listen closely! Tommy shares a lot of gems on this episode! |
Tue, 31 January 2017
What's the best way to boost your company's visibility? It depends on the stage of your company's development. Attention Start-ups! You'll definitely want to follow these suggestions! |
Mon, 30 January 2017
Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group.
If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com
01/30/17
The first post discussed was by Ed Gregorich. Here’s what Ed posted: “Just left Jeff Bagwell's house. What famous people have you met on your PC route? Others for me: Ray Childress Tillman Fertitta and Joel and Victoria Osteen” While in Oakland, Bryan bumped into Clint Eastwood. Jerry mentioned that, although similar posts have appeared in the past, the answers continue to get more interesting as the pest cemetery membership grows.
Bryan then brought up the “raccoon in a tank” video. Jerry shared a few funny raccoon stories. |
Thu, 26 January 2017
This week, we share Jody Green's fascinating conversation about termite reproduction. Why do we see fewer swarms then we did years ago? What goes down after a swarm? Find out on this episode! In addition, Bryan and Steve cover the conversational "no-nos" when servicing customers. |
Tue, 24 January 2017
This week, Patrick and Steve cover the best "bang for your buck" in your SEO strategy. |
Sun, 22 January 2017
To kick things off, Bryan shares his experience with an early termite season and a new addition to his team. His son Dakota is ready to take a route. These are exciting times for Bryan. |
Sun, 22 January 2017
We've been trying to get Daniel on the show for a long time. Through some of the strangest of circumstances, we've had several obstacles that delayed this episode. Either way, the wait is finally over! |
Tue, 17 January 2017
For episode 10, Patrick and Steve discuss calls to action, their purpose, and how many you should have per website/webpage. |
Sun, 15 January 2017
Jody was such a popular guest, we HAD to bring her back. On this episode, she talks about the major difference between termites, ants and honey bees. Jody also discusses the "advantage" of being an older termite and the manner in which termites forage. In addition, Bryan and Steve recap the book titled "The Power of Habit". |
Tue, 10 January 2017
This week, Patrick and Steve discuss the importance of having blog on your pest control business' website. |
Sun, 8 January 2017
Join Jerry and Bryan as they discuss bed bug monitors, the Amarillo incident, and a business owner's perception of success/happiness on this week's Whistling Past the Cemetery. |
Thu, 5 January 2017
Ever wonder how to service grocery stores? Steve and Bryan and chime in on the subject. In addition, Bryan shares his experience with Green Gorilla's customer service and he also gives a shout out to the Bayer Pest Practices Team. |
Mon, 2 January 2017
For the first installment of 2017, Jerry and Bryan highlight posts about jealous spouses, aggressive techs, and start up funds. |