I'd Like To Take A Survey
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05/21/14 04:50 PM
05/21/14 04:50 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361 mequon, wisconsin
Paul Winkelmann
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OP
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
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In the Midwest, or at least in Wisconsin, this has been the most brutal winter and spring in 30 years. ( Despite Global Warming )
I had expected this unusual weather to take a considerable toll on our pests and wildlife, and hence on our business.
It certainly seems that is not the case. I want to know if anyone else is getting more or less than normal real client calls.
I am perfectly aware that years in business and what kind of advertising we all do, can affect the amount of real client calls.
And, I'm sure you all know that the results of this poll can result in an article in WCT magazine, if I have enough results.
By the way, I am learning from my returning customers that rest of the nation was not so rosy this year either.
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Re: I'd Like To Take A Survey
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
#4484927
05/21/14 06:13 PM
05/21/14 06:13 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 39 Cumbria England
coney catcher
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Cumbria England
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Mildest winter in about 20 yrs over here, loads of rat and mouse work ,and a lot of insects coming early, we had young rabbits in dec, how can I get hold of some copies of WCT mag, it would be interesting to read and see how things are done over there.
A mans heart hardens and grows cold when away from nature
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Re: I'd Like To Take A Survey
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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05/21/14 10:45 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 82 Southern Michigan
Cooner22
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Posts: 82
Southern Michigan
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EVERYONE I've talked to about last winter, which is probably around 40 people, has said it was the worst winter they've ever experienced. Even some old farmers said last winter was really bad. In terms of animals, the only thing I've noticed a difference in is turkeys. Not sure why it's just turkeys, but I figure they were the coyotes main meals. Any smaller animal would have food stored up, and bigger animals like deer could dig through the snow or eat browse and more easily escape coyotes. Probably just my quack theory though. I haven't noticed any less groundhogs except in one place. A lawn care customer wanted me to trap some groundhogs under their shed this spring, but since last fall they've disappeared. Don't know if they died or moved on, but they're gone.
"Not everything on the internet can be believed." -Abraham Lincoln
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Re: I'd Like To Take A Survey
[Re: DaveK]
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05/26/14 06:43 PM
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41 Washington State
peacekeeper
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Posts: 41
Washington State
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Why would anyone want to take a survey. "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." --Dr. Hannibal Lecter
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Re: I'd Like To Take A Survey
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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05/26/14 09:29 PM
05/26/14 09:29 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,435 NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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NWWA/AZ
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Slightly used Shoes 4 sale
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