What is a pest management supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a pest management supervisor

1. Explore pest management supervisor education requirements

   Most common pest management supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   41.4 %

   High School Diploma

   20.7 %

   Associate

   12.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific pest management supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Pest Management	32.02%
   IPM	19.61%
   Insect	16.08%
   Greenhouse	13.26%
   Pest Control	13.18%

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3. Complete relevant pest management supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pest management supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pest management supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pest management supervisor resumes.

4. Research pest management supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Develop management and leadership principles while managing, training, and motivating employees in fast-pace, high-volume sales/customer service business.
   • Create a poster about school IPM and bed bugs.
   • Develop IPM program to decrease pesticide use.
   • Identify and document various insect pests and diseases throughout the spring and summer season by scouting fields.

5. Apply for pest management supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pest management supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams