Pest Control Workers
Pest Control Applicator, Pest Control Technician (Pest Control Tech), Pest Technician (Pest Tech), Termite Technician (Termite Tech)
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.
- Clean work site after completion of job.
- Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Math and Science
- chemistry
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Skills
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
Abilities
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
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Perseverance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word Hot Technology
- Report writing software
Video creation and editing software
- YouTube
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Marathon Data Systems PestPac
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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