Description

Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.

Job Titles

• Animal control trapper
• Exterminator
• Pest control operator
• Pest control service representative
• Pest control technician
• Pest controller
• Pest exterminator
• Pest fumigator

Main Duties

• Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
• Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
• Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
• Fumigate households
• Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
• Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
• Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.

Workplaces

• Pest control companies
• Self-employed

Skills

• Negotiating
•      3 – Moderate Level
• Persuading
•      3 – Moderate Level
• Troubleshooting
•      3 – Moderate Level
• Coordinating
•      2 – Low Level
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Night Vision
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Body Flexibility
• Colour Perception
• Depth Perception

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Concern for Others
• Independence

Source: OaSIS