2018 PCT Editorial Calendar
January
Issue Emphasis
- PCT/NPMA Pest Control Employee Recruitment Survey
- What's New for 2018?
- Termite Market Update
- Pheromones & Traps
Supplement
Mergers & Acquisitions Supplement
Closing Date
December 5
Material Due
December 8
February
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Termite Control Issue
- Termite News & Notes
- Legislative Report: What's New in Washington?
- Wood-Destroying Beetle Case Studies
Bonus Distribution
NPMA Legislative Day
Supplement
Readex Ad Readership/Brand Awareness Study for Full-Page Advertisers
Closing Date
January 5
Material Due
January 10
March
Issue Emphasis
- New Termite Technologies
- Reducing Ant Callbacks
- Spring Means Perimeter Pest Control
- Can Bed Bug Control Be Green?
Supplement
- Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
February 2
Material Due
February 7
April
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Ant Control Issue
- Ant Product Guide
- Bird Control Product Guide
- Mosquitoes in the News: What You Need to Know
Bonus Distribution
UPFDA Spring Conference
Supplement
Mosquito Control Supplement
UPFDA Anniversary Supplement
Closing Date
March 2
Material Due
March 8
May
Issue Emphasis
- PCT Top 100 List
- Fleet Management/Technology
- How PMPs are Using Technology to Increase Revenues
- Carpenter Ant Control
Supplement
New Technology Supplement
Closing Date
April 3
Material Due
April 9
June
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Fly Control Issue
- Flies as Public Health Pests
- Keys to Pest Exclusion
- Defending the Dorm: Bed Bugs Go to College
Bonus Distribution
NPMA Academy
Supplement
Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
May 4
Material Due
May 9
July
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Cockroach Control Issue
- Pests of Commercial Kitchens
- Back to Basics: Flea Control
- Mosquitoes on the Move: Treating for New Species
Supplement
- Mosquito Control Supplement
Closing Date
June 5
Material Due
June 8
August
Issue Emphasis
- Annual Rodent Control Issue
- Selling Stinging Insects Services
- Pest Control in Sensitive Environments
- Top Spider Management Tips
Closing Date
July 6
Material Due
July 11
September
Issue Emphasis
- Urban Wildlife Control
- You Saw What Where? Nuisance Wildlife Case Studies
- Of Special Concern: Bed Bugs in Senior Living Facilities
- Technician Safety Tips
Supplement
- Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
August 3
Material Due
August 8
October
Issue Emphasis
- NPMA PestWorld Convention Issue
- Fumigation Update
- Taking Care of Equipment
- Formulation Innovations
Bonus Distribution
NPMA PestWorld
Supplement
PCT Convention Extra
Closing Date
September 4
Material Due
September 7
November
Issue Emphasis
- What's Next for Invasive Pests?
- Tips & Tricks: Inspection Tools IPM: Techniques and Tools
- New Ideas for Add-On Services
Closing Date
October 3
Material Due
October 8
December
Issue Emphasis
- NPMA PestWorld Report
- Technician of the Year Awards
- Bed Bug Litigation Update: Why Contract Details Matter
- Slow Season = Time for Training?
Bonus Distribution
Purdue Conference
Supplement
Bed Bug Supplement
Closing Date
November 2
Material Due
November 9