Pest control technician vs exterminator

Differences between pest control technician and exterminator duties and responsibilities

Pest control technician example responsibilities.

• Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
• Clean areas that harbor pests using rakes, brooms, shovels, and mops.
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines while performing work on rooftops, ladders, and man lifts.
• Used simple and power tools, compress air sprayer, power sprayer, ladders and pest control specific equipment.
• Drive to appointments, greet customer and tend to pest control needs with a careful and consider IPM plan.
• Use GPS to locate, record, and update data base.
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Exterminator example responsibilities.

• Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
• Control roaches, ants, rodents, birds, snakes, termites, etc.
• Remove wildlife including bats, birds, raccoon's, skunks, snakes, squirrels and other animals.
• Utilize the appropriate IPM method for each client ensuring they have the proper treatments need to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with supply personnel, maintenance contractors and customers/users to ensure satisfactory conduct of support.
• Kill pests and vermin such as mice, termites, and roaches.
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