Is being a pest controller a good fit for you?
Gets rid of pests such as rats, insects and other animals from buildings and grounds. Uses traps and chemicals.
What the work involves
- Records the work done.
- Cleans the work site when the job is finished.
- Sprays or dusts chemicals, powders or gases into rooms, furnishings, wood, or over wetlands and drains.
- Measures the area to treat, works out how much chemical is needed and estimates the cost.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a pest controller is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.