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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:

Which best describes your company’s business outlook for 2016?

I’m anticipating a record sales year. Happy days are here again!

I’m anticipating modest growth. Cautious optimism.

I’m anticipating sales to be flat. Some good, some bad.

I’m anticipating an overall decline in sales. Pessimism reigns.

I’m anticipating the bottom to drop out of the market. More misery.

I don’t have a clue what’s going to happen. Ignorance is bliss.

READER POLL RESULTS

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

What is your favorite pest-related movie?

Ant Man 18%

Joe’s Apartment 7%

A Bug’s Life 6%

Them 6%

Antz 5%

The Fly 5%

Willard 4%

Mousehunt 4%

Batman 4%

Others 22%

Video: 2015 PCT/Syngenta Crown Leadership Awards

At NPMA PestWorld, held this past October in Nashville, Tenn., PCT and Syngenta hosted the 27th annual Crown Leadership Awards reception, where this year’s honorees were recognized. 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. PCT Online has video coverage of this year’s ceremony which recognized: Jennifer Leggett, Lindsey Pest Services; Ron Harrison, Rollins, Inc.; Trace McEuen, Univar; Dr. Ed Vargo, Texas A&M University; and Chris McCloud, McCloud Services.

Three New Label Training Modules Added to PCT’s Distance Learning Center

PCT’s Distance Learning Center continues to expand with the addition of label training modules for Wisdom TC Flowable (a 2-part module) and Gourmet Liquid Ant Bait. Created by Board Certified Entomologist and consultant Stoy Hedges, the courses use photographs, video clips and reference materials to challenge users’ knowledge, experience and problem-solving skills for a wide range of products and pest problems. If you haven’t done so already, visit PCT Online and sign up for this FREE online training.

Braman’s Vegas Wins ‘Ant-Man’ Shirt from PCT

Randy Vegas, Southern Connecticut Supervisor for Braman Termite & Pest, was announced as the winner of PCT’s recent “Ant-Man” t-shirt giveaway. In recognition of this summer’s blockbuster ant-themed movie, PCT held a contest and his name was randomly drawn from a pool of entrants.

A 28-year industry veteran, Vegas has been at Braman for almost four years and his responsibilities include overseeing five service professionals, troubleshooting, audits, routing and various office tasks. “I like the fact that we provide a beneficial service in terms of public safety and health,” he said. “Ours is an industry with tangible and rewarding results.”

Although Vegas hasn’t seen “Ant-Man” yet, it is on his “To See” list. His favorite pest-related movie is “Mousehunt,” which also fared well in a recent PCT survey (see Reader Poll results). “The ‘Mousehunt’ casting of Christopher Walken as an exterminator was great,” he said. “I am a big fan of his. It was also hilarious to see the lengths the two main characters go to, to kill one mouse. While not as blatant, I’ve seen some pretty strange efforts by people to rid themselves of mice and other pests. They usually fail, occasionally making things worse, and then they need to call in the pros.” — Brad Harbison