Pest technician vs pesticides applicator

Differences between pest technician and pesticides applicator 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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Pesticides applicator example responsibilities.

• Maintain pesticide application logs per EPA and VA state regulations.
• Certify applicator who is licensed in pest and termite that provides services to both residential and commercial businesses.
• Preform all troubleshooting and diagnostics for termite infestations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles and property.
• Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.