2017 PCT Editorial Calendar
January
Issue Emphasis
- PCT/NPMA Pest Control Business Outlook Survey
- Termite Market Preview
- What's New for 2017?
- Inspection & Construction Tools
SEO & You: Improving Your Rankings
Supplement
Mergers & Acquisitions
Closing Date
December 5
Material Due
December 9
February
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Termite Control Issue
- Termite News & Notes
- Legislative Report: What's New in Washington?
- Structural Fumigation Update
Bonus Distribution
NPMA Legislative Day
Supplement
Readex Ad Readership/Brand Awareness Study for Full-Page Advertisers
Closing Date
January 6
Material Due
January 11
March
Issue Emphasis
- New Termite Technologies
- Reducing Ant Callbacks
- Risk Management for PMPs
- Global Summit of Pest Management Services for Public Health and Food Safety
Supplement
- Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
February 3
Material Due
February 9
April
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Ant Control Issue
- Ant Product Guide
- Bird Control Product Guide
- Profiting From Bird Control
- Mosquito Business Models: What's Best for Your Firm?
Bonus Distribution
UPFDA Spring Conference
Supplement
Mosquito Control Supplement
Closing Date
March 3
Material Due
March 9
May
Issue Emphasis
- PCT Top 100 List
- Effective Managing Ticks
- Ant Research Update
- Invasive Pest Species: What's Next?
- To Five Spider-Proofing Techniques
Supplement
New Technology Supplement
Closing Date
April 4
Material Due
April 10
June
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Fly Control Issue
- Small Fly Control: A Niche For Your Business
- The Latest in Fly Control Technology
- Bed Bug Billing: Making Accounts Profitable
- Fall Invaders: Are You Ready?
Bonus Distribution
NPMA Academy
Supplement
Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
May 3
Material Due
May 8
July
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Cockroach Control Issue
- Roach Control in Multi-Family Housing
- Flea Control: How to Market To Customers With Pets
- Food Safety Modernization Act Update
Closing Date
June 5
Material Due
June 9
August
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Rodent Control Issue
- Rodent Control Case Studies
- Science Made Simple: Explaining Pest Problems
- Stinging Insect Control
- Mosquito-Borne Diseases: An Overview
Supplement
- Mosquito Control Supplement
Closing Date
July 7
Material Due
July 12
September
Issue Emphasis
- Urban Wildlife Control
- Wild Wildlife Case Studies
- In the Trenches: Safety Tips For Technicians
- Bed Bug Behaviors: What They Mean For Control
Supplement
- Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
August 4
Material Due
August 9
October
Issue Emphasis
- NPMA PestWorld Convention Issue
- Insecticide Formulations: An Update
- Identifying Overwintering Pests
- Beyond Yelp: Managing Your Online Reputation
Bonus Distribution
NPMA PestWorld
Supplement
PCT Convention Extra
Closing Date
September 1
Material Due
September 7
November
Issue Emphasis
- Planning for 2018L Dos and Don'ts
- Innovative Training Programs Commercial Pest Management: Tips & Tricks
- Hiring Help: How and When To Say "Help Wanted"
Supplement
PPMA 20-Year Anniversary Supplement
Closing Date
October 3
Material Due
October 6
December
Issue Emphasis
- NPMA PestWorld Report
- Technician of the Year Awards
- Food Plant Pest Management
- Bed Bug Resistance: What's Next?
Bonus Distribution
Purdue Conference
Supplement
Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
November 3
Material Due
November 9