Description
Pest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to control pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches. They apply pesticides and clean and remove pests after extermination. Their tasks might include elimination of fungi, moisture or insects. They inform and advise clients, residents and facility owners on after care and preventive methods to keep away pests.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
integrated pest managementnational pesticide legislationsafe use of pesticidespreventative measures against pestspersonal protective equipmentpest biologyEuropean pesticide legislationpesticidesherbicideschemical productspest management techniquesenvironmental engineeringwood preservationphytosanitary measurescleaning industry health and safety measures
Practical Skills
identify infestation sourcefollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthperform mathematical calculations in pest managementreport on pest inspectionsspray pesticidesuse personal protection equipmentcommunicate with customersdecide on infestation treatment typeadvise on pest infestation preventionmaintain inventory of pesticidesmaintain professional administrationuse pest detection sensorsmaintain customer servicemanage a small-to-medium businessprotect plants during pest controldrive vehicles