Pest technician vs fumigator

Differences between pest technician and fumigator duties and responsibilities

Pest technician example responsibilities.

• Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
• Implement EPA approve pest management and effectively complete all necessary paperwork/invoices.
• Climb ladders and work in confine spaces.
• Home inspection and termite treatments within the guidelines of the EPA and other government agencies with the use of control chemicals.
• Implement IPM techniques using least environmentally invasive practices; apply commercial insecticides and herbicides when necessary.
• Develop IPM training modules, organize and coordinate in-house educational training activities and conduct multiple presentations at department meetings and seminars.
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Fumigator example responsibilities.

• Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
• Experience in inspection, fumigation, and pest control of infest areas and items.
• Use of ladders and scaffolds to properly secure and fasten tarps and clamps for fumigation.
• Lay sandbags on the tarps on the ground to keep the tarps from flying off.
• Wash empty cans in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Throw sandbags around the premises of the house.
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