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The Pulse

PCT has expanded our research capabilities with The Pulse: Digging Deeper, weekly online polls on topics PCOs are talking about. If you would like to have your voice heard, contact us www.pctonline.com/contact. Participate in our latest poll at www.pctonline.com/polls.

Reader Poll Results

PCT keeps a pulse on the industry with timely Reader Poll questions. Here are results from a recent poll question for pest management professionals.

Nominate a Technician of the Year Online

In this issue, PCT launches its annual Technician of the Year awards program (page 91). The awards recognize a trio of standout service professionals in the residential, commercial and termite categories. Be sure to nominate your company’s standout service professionals. You can nominate a Technician of the Year online at www.pctonline.com/tech25.

Survey Takers Win Gift Cards

PCT announced four winners of $50 Visa gift cards for participating in PCT research conducted by third-party firm Readex Research. Results from this survey are in PCT’s State of the Mosquito Market report in this issue. The following PMPs were awarded gift cards for completing the surveys:

• Efrain Velasco, B.C.E., technical director, Lloyd Pest Control, San Diego, Calif.
• Alan Harlan, vice president of service and quality control, Team Pest USA, Loganville, Ga.
• Mark Franz, operations manager, Superior Pest Service, Arundel, Maine
• Anthony Mortellaro, account executive, Rentokil North America

Thank you to all of those who take PCT surveys. Your participation provides the industry with valuable research findings!

Can’t-Miss Video Interviews

The PCT staff has been busy with video interviews with leading PCOs, technical/training directors, entomologists and others. Recently added videos interviews include:

• Kwik Kill’s Neerland on Being a Second-Generation PCO
• Doug Foster on Termite Control
• Jonathan Richardson on Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases
• PPMA’s Jim Fredericks on Pest Weather Forecast Findings

On-Demand Webinars

PCT hosts informative webinars throughout the year, covering both technical and business management issues. If you are not able to attend these webinars the day of the event, you can access them on demand. In our most recent webinar, Audrey Hall, president of Eco Serve Pest Services, Orchard Park, N.Y., discussed how her company uses strategic incentive programs to attract and retain top talent.