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Pest Control Workers

Also called: Exterminator, Pest Control Technician (Pest Control Tech), Pest Technician, Residential Pest Control Technician

What they do:

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

On the job, you would:
  • Record work activities performed.
  • Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
  • Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Social

  • understanding people's reactions
  • looking for ways to help people

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • use rules to solve problems

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time
  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Hearing and Speech

  • speak clearly

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word
  • Report writing software

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • Marathon Data Systems PestPac

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $38,310

Education

High school diploma/GED is usually needed.