Pest Control Workers

Also called: Exterminator, Pest Control Technician, 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.

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

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Independence
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance

You might use software like this on the job:

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

high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$37,330

$24,920

$60,320