Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
Pest control workers treat residential and commercial properties with chemicals and mechanical traps to get rid of rodents, insects, and other common pests. They may work for a pest control company, lawn or landscaping firms, or own and operate their own company. Pest control workers make periodic visits to their clients' properties to make sure they remain pest-free. They may also use chemicals to control diseases and pests that attack lawns, shrubs, and other outdoor vegetation. There are approximately 84,500 pest control workers in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Owner, Pest Control Company
Supervisory Pest Control Worker
Pest Control Worker
Pest Control Trainee
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