Is being a pesticide applicator a good fit for you?
Sprays or spreads chemicals to kill pests and weeds on trees, shrubs, lawns or crops.
What the work involves
- Fills sprayer tanks with water and chemicals following the mix instructions.
- Records details of each spraying, such as the product used and how much.
- Mixes chemicals that kill pests, weeds and fungus for use on trees, shrubs, lawns or crops.
- Starts motors and operates machinery such as pumps, mixers and portable sprayers.
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.
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 pesticide applicator is one of yours.
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