About

SCHAPPERT is owner of The Bug Doctor, Ocala, Fla., and administrator for Facebook industry discussion group Pest Cemetery. He may be reached at bugdoctor@embarqmail.com.

Posts by the Author

September 21, 2022

When you need help finding help

Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares resources to help find employees for your pest control business. ...

August 24, 2022

PMPs’ roads are paved with regulations

Jerry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, shares how regulations are beneficial for pest management professionals. ...

July 21, 2022

Contending with noncompete agreements

Jerry Schappert, ACE, owner of The Bug Doctor, shares how to navigate noncompete agreements for your company. ...

June 15, 2022

Minimizing the effects of inflation

Jerry Schappert, ACE, answers the inflation question: What can we do in our businesses to help our dollar regain a little strength?...

May 11, 2022

Observations on the general economy

Jerry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, discusses the current economy and how business owners can plan for the future. ...

April 13, 2022

Make employees more than your team, make them family

Jerry Schappert, ACE, explains that firms today are trying to create a great company culture, and are striving to give their staff a feeling of belonging and purpose....

March 11, 2022

Making it work during shorter months

Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares three strategies to try that can make for a full, productive month of work. ...

February 02, 2022

Fostering pride in pest control

Incentives don't work like they used to when it comes to hiring employees. Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares ways to get potential employees interested. ...

January 28, 2022

How to shore up your weakest links

Jerry Schappert, ACE, discusses how to strengthen your weakest links when it comes to supply chain issues and solutions. ...

December 15, 2021

Sell with a service — as appropriate

Jerry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, explains that a targeted sales approach can be a win-win for everyone by educating while selling to customers. ...