We invited Juan Pablo — owner of e-control pest control in Mérida, Mexico — to tell us everything expats get wrong about bugs. Turns out "pest" isn't a definition, it's a concept. Your tolerance level determines whether one roach is a crisis or Tuesday. Pablo covers how often to actually get pest control service (every 2 months — more in rainy season), the eco-friendly products e-control uses (Green Shot is made from 5 natural oils), and the #1 homeowner mistake people make in Mérida. Hint: it involves your kitchen sink. Moving to Mexico isn't about bugs — it's about moving into a tropical ecosystem, and understanding that changes everything. Also: Jeff has thoughts. Many thoughts.
This is Part 1 of 2. The episode ends on a cliffhanger — four animals in Yucatán that can actually hurt you.
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