Pest controller vs vector control specialist

Differences between pest controller and vector control specialist duties and responsibilities

Pest controller example responsibilities.

• Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
• Compile, update, maintain all MSDS sheets.
• Provide and maintain safe physical conditions for employees assign to spray duties, per OSHA standards.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment by setting traps and disposing properly of mice, snakes, bees, etc.
• Coordinate with supply personnel, maintenance contractors and customers/users to ensure satisfactory conduct of support.
• Enter data into handheld Juno Trimble GPS unit.

Vector control specialist example responsibilities.

• Furnish key initiative in all parts of government and commercial contract/compliance and manage transportation, logistics and substance contracting exercises.
• Coordinate site activities with veterinary site representatives and DoD personnel in the trapping and transportation of feral animals and pesticide/herbicide application.
• Collaborate extensively with U.S. military logistics units to ensure up-to-date processes, procedures, and authorizations for distribution of government property.
• Provide senior technical and consultation associate with F5 systems or subsystems (LTM, GTM, and iRules).
• Coordinate with supply personnel, maintenance contractors and customers/users to ensure satisfactory conduct of support.