New Book Chronicles John Cook and Cook’s Pest Control

DECATUR, Ala. - What do elephants, blue butter, and computers have in common? They are all part of the inspiring life of John Cook, owner of Cook’s Pest Control. From a promising career in architecture to an agonizing decision as a senior in college, his career path turned out nothing like he planned.

In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of Cook’s Pest Control, an engaging and inspiring biography of John Cook has been published.

Lyn S. Cook authored "Employee Number 2: The Story of John Cook and Cook’s Pest Control"  as a loving tribute to her father-in-law and an enlightening history of the company Cook inherited from his father in 1950.

"Employee Number 2" relates the many challenges John and wife Jo faced in their early years and of their unwavering commitment to company and community.

Packed with stories of grit, integrity, creativity, and humor, the full-color book is also filled with a wealth of personal and business-related photographs.

"Employee Number 2: The Story of John Cook and Cook’s Pest Control" can be ordered from the PCT Store or by calling 800/456-0707. Cost is $24.95 plus shipping and handling.