Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR Report

Welcome to Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR Report—the fast, field-tested podcast from ABCO XTERMIGATORS, a fifth-generation, family-owned pest control company. Each episode brings you real stories from the field, practical prevention strategies, and clear, no-panic education on the pests that show up in homes, businesses, and shared community spaces.We break down what’s actually happening when you see activity—whether it’s ants in the kitchen, a mystery “buzz” in the wall, roaches that won’t quit, mice in the drop ceiling, or seasonal surprises you didn’t know were predictable. You’ll learn how pests behave, what attracts them, and what Integrated Pest Management (IPM) looks like in the real world: inspection, identification, exclusion, sanitation, habitat reduction, and targeted solutions—done responsibly.You’ll also get the XTERMIGATOR DIY Report—simple, step-by-step actions you can take right away—plus myth-busting, safety-minded guidance, and quick “what to do next” checklists. Hoste

Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR Report is a education podcast hosted by Dr Eric Fishon, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Eric Fishon hosts Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR Report, a education show with 116 episodes published.

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  Episode #124

  The Foundation Garden Trap: When Landscaping Becomes a Pest Bridge

  Aug 19, 202613 min

  A homeowner notices ants indoors, but the real story begins outside: thick mulch, leafy ground cover, and irrigation keeping the foundation edge damp. In this field-inspired monologue, Mikey and Dana show how landscaping can quietly provide food, shelter, moisture, and convenient access for ants, earwigs, roaches, termites, and occasional rodents. Listeners learn how to inspect the perimeter, recognize entry points, distinguish nuisance activity from signs requiring professional attention, and apply practical pest prevention without turning the yard into a sterile zone. The episode introduces integrated pest management through exclusion, moisture control, habitat reduction, sanitation, and targeted monitoring. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report provides a safe perimeter checklist, including creating visibility at the foundation, correcting splash and irrigation issues, trimming vegetation, and keeping materials from contacting walls. The tone stays calm and useful: landscaping is not the enemy; unmanaged conditions are simply giving pests too many advantages.

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  Episode #123

  The Appliance Shadow: Why Clean Kitchens Still Get Roaches

  Aug 18, 202612 min

  A kitchen can look spotless and still offer roaches everything they need: warmth, moisture, crumbs, shelter, and a quiet route behind appliances. In this field-tested monologue, Mikey follows a recurring roach sighting from a clean countertop to the overlooked spaces beneath a dishwasher, beside a refrigerator, and behind a range. You’ll learn how to distinguish roach evidence from random insect sightings, why appliance heat and condensation matter, and how inspection fits into integrated pest management. The episode focuses on practical pest prevention rather than blame: finding entry points, improving moisture control, reducing food residue, and monitoring activity without unsafe hacks. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report gives you a safe, room-by-room checklist for appliance zones, including what to observe before moving anything and when to ask for help. Listeners will leave with a clearer plan for recurring roaches and a better understanding of why surface cleaning alone may not solve the problem.

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  Episode #122

  The Neighbor Effect: Why Apartment Pest Problems Cross Shared Walls

  Aug 17, 202610 min

  A resident reports seeing roaches near the kitchen sink, but the inspection finds clues that the problem is not limited to one apartment. In this practical monologue, Mikey explains how shared walls, plumbing chases, utility closets, hallway gaps, trash areas, and connected ceilings can let pests move between units. Listeners learn how to distinguish activity originating inside their home from activity entering through a building pathway, using clues such as recurring sightings, droppings near penetrations, shared moisture, and activity that returns after cleaning. The episode introduces an integrated pest management approach for multi-unit housing: document patterns, identify entry points, coordinate inspections, improve sanitation and moisture control, and prioritize exclusion and targeted monitoring. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report gives residents safe steps they can take without disturbing neighboring units or misusing products. It also explains when property managers and licensed professionals should become involved, helping listeners replace blame and guesswork with communication and a building-wide plan.

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  Episode #121

  Pantry Moth Passport: Tracking the Pest From Grocery Bag to Kitchen Cabinet

  Aug 16, 202610 min

  A homeowner keeps spotting small moths near the kitchen ceiling, but the real clue is not the flying adults—it is a forgotten package of dry food tucked behind newer groceries. Mikey walks listeners through a pantry-pest investigation, explaining how Indian meal moths and similar stored-product pests can enter through packaged foods, why larvae may wander far from the original source, and how to distinguish them from clothing moths and harmless kitchen visitors. The episode applies integrated pest management to a commonly frustrating problem: inspect and identify first, remove the source, clean correctly, monitor activity, and improve food storage. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report provides a safe cabinet-by-cabinet checklist, including what to inspect, what to discard, how to prevent reinfestation, and when a professional inspection makes sense. Listeners leave with a calm, repeatable plan for pantry moth prevention rather than a confusing collection of online hacks.

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  Episode #120

  The Vanishing Pest Mystery: What to Record Before the Evidence Disappears

  Aug 13, 202610 min

  A homeowner reports seeing mice near the kitchen, but every visit happens when the activity has vanished. Mikey walks listeners through a common field challenge: pests are often nocturnal, mobile, or quick to hide, while clues such as droppings, rub marks, shed skins, frass, trails, and moisture can disappear during cleanup. This monologue explains how to observe without chasing pests, what details to record, and how a simple evidence log supports integrated pest management. Listeners will learn a calm inspection routine covering time, location, weather, food or water sources, entry points, and changes in activity. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report provides safe steps for documenting evidence, reducing attractants, and preparing questions for a professional. The episode also clarifies when waiting for more proof is unwise, especially with termites, bed bugs, stinging insects, structural concerns, or widespread activity. No panic, no risky hacks—just better information and smarter pest prevention.

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