u/DeepPay1736

Every demolition project seems to have one story that nobody saw coming. sometime it's a crawl space that hasn't been touched in decades. sometimes it's evidence of rodents long before anyone realized they were there. other times it's hidden nests, unexpected damage, or something that brings the whole job to a stop while everyone figures out the next step. The older building, the more likely it seems that something unexpected turns up. For those who have worked on demolition projects, what's the one discovery you'll never forget?

Was it something you expected once the walls came down, or did it catch everyone completely off guard?

For context: I work with AMPM Exterminators in King County, so occasionally see the pest side of demolition projects. Mostly interested in hearing the stories other contractors have run into over the years.

Every summer I end up hearing stories about nests turning up in places people never expected.

Some of the ones that surprised me :

• Inside a grill that hadn't been opened in months.
• Under the lid of a storage box.
• Beneath a landscaping timber.
• Behind a shutter that looked completely normal.
• Inside a mailbox that was being used every day.

It always amazes me how well they blend into places we walk past without a second thought.

What's the most unexpected place you've found a yellow jacket nest?

I'm always interested in hearing the stories because it seems like everyone has one location they never would've thought to check.

For context: I work with AMPM Exterminators in King County, so I spend a lot of time around wasps and yellow jackets. Just sharing this out of curiosity and to hear other people's experiences.

I thought I had a solid study plan when I started. Most of my time went into lectures, outlines, and reviewing notes, so I figured I was making good progress. The problem is that whenever I sit down with a fresh set of Patent Bar questions, I still hesitate more than I'd like. That's made me wonder if I have been spending too much time learning about the material instead of learning how to apply it.

I'm starting to think I'm just someone who learns better by working through questions and reviewing mistakes. For those who have already taken the exam, did your study style change as you got closer to test day? If so, what ended up giving you the biggest improvement?