April 22, 2026

Bugs in Mérida: The Pest Control Truth (ft. Juan Pablo of e-control) — Ep. 6, Pt. 1

Bugs in Mérida: The Pest Control Truth (ft. Juan Pablo of e-control) — Ep. 6, Pt. 1
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
Bugs in Mérida: The Pest Control Truth (ft. Juan Pablo of e-control) — Ep. 6, Pt. 1

We sat down with Juan Pablo, owner of e-control pest control in Mérida, Mexico, and learned that "pest" is a concept — not a definition. Your tolerance level determines whether a single roach is an emergency or just a Tuesday. Pablo walks us through how often expats should actually get pest control service (every two months, more in rainy season), the eco-friendly products he uses — including Green Shot, made from five natural oils — and the homeowner mistakes that make pest problems worse. Spoiler: leaving dishes in the sink is the #1 offender. Living in Mérida isn't about bugs — it's about living in a tropical ecosystem, and Pablo explains the difference. Jeff has several strong opinions. This episode ends on a cliffhanger: four animals in Yucatán that can actually hurt you. That's Part 2.


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