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CURRENT READER POLL

PCT keeps a pulse on the industry with timely Reader Poll questions. Below is the most recent question for pest management professionals at www.pctonline.com :

Compared to two years ago (2013), in 2015 have you received more or fewer service calls for bed bugs?

• We have received SIGNIFICANTLY MORE service calls.
• We have received SLIGHTLY MORE service calls.
• We have received ABOUT THE SAME AMOUNT of service calls.
• We have received SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER service calls.
• We have received SLIGHTLY FEWR service calls.

READER POLL RESULTS

Here’s a look at results from a recent Reader Poll:

Which of the following is best for finding new, quality service professionals?

Help wanted ads/online job boards 36%

Job fairs 5%

Technical/vocational schools 1%

Source: PCT Reader Poll September 2015

Supplier Videos

At NPMA PestWorld in October, PCT filmed videos from many of the pest control industry’s leading manufacturers. These informative videos feature the latest product developments at these companies, including new product introductions and enhancements to existing products. PCT has begun posting these videos to our website. Click on the Media tab on PCT Online, or visit http://bit.ly/1LML7c3 to access the videos.

Slideshow: 2015 Crown Leadership Awards

PCT and Syngenta recognized the 2015 Crown Leadership Award winners at October’s NPMA PestWorld, in Nashville. The awards spotlight individuals who have contributed positively to the growth and development of the structural pest control industry, as well as established ties with fellow business leaders, civic groups and customers in their local communities. Visit “ online extras ” on the PCT Online homepage to see photos taken from this event.

Last Call for Photo Contest Entries!

Dec. 6 is the deadline to enter your photo in PCT’s 14th annual Best Pest Photo Contest. The contest is your chance to be recognized alongside your peers for having taken one of the best photographs in the pest control industry. Photos will be judged on the three Cs: color, clarity and content. The winning photographer will receive $500. In addition to the photo, please provide:

• Identification of the pest
• Location of where the photo was taken
• Anything else unique about the photo or circumstance under which it was taken.

Send your photo* via email to photocontest@giemedia.com or mail to: PCT Online, c/o Brad Harbison, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125.

*Important note: There is a limit of one photo per entrant.