Tips for Entry
Visit your state's official Web site to find the licensure requirements for applying pesticides.
Maintain an impeccable driving record because you might be required to drive for the pest control company.
Consider if there is a particular aspect of pest management that interests you, such as insects versus rodents or eco-friendly strategies versus traditional pesticides.
Learn all you can about insects and vermin, how they live, and what risks they pose for humans.
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