Description
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Cooperation
Tasks
- 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.
- Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
- Clean work site after completion of job.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Video creation and editing software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Associate Certified EntomologistCertifying Organization
Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation
Type
Core
Certificate name
Associate Certified EntomologistCertifying Organization
Entomological Society of America
Type
Core
Certificate name
Board Certified EntomologistCertifying Organization
Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified IPM TechnicianCertifying Organization
Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $37,172 |
| Median (50%) | $41,931 |
| High (90%) | $51,896 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $43,674 |
| Mid Level | $53,264 |
| Senior Level | $58,565 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 98,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 105,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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