What it pays
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Half of all Pest Control Workers in the U.S. earn more than $45,250 a year — the middle 80% land between $34,680 and $61,890. About 102,620 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Pest Control Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Elementary occupations earn about ₹11,530 a month on average — around ₹1.4 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$45,250typical pay / year
102,620people in this work
$61,890+top 10% earn
₹1.4 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing6
Perform pest control measures
+Treat the occupied ground-floor bakery at 14 High Street for rodents and crawling insects today: inspect…
Perform pest control measures
+Treat the occupied ground-floor bakery at 14 High Street for rodents and crawling insects today: inspect entry points, apply approved contact and residual treatments to voids and skirting, leave bait stations secured and labelled, and log concentrations and safety notices before departing.
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Set traps and other equipment
+Install two tamperproof snap traps and three secured bait stations around the rear loading bay at 22 Park…
Set traps and other equipment
+Install two tamperproof snap traps and three secured bait stations around the rear loading bay at 22 Park Lane this morning, position under shelving and along runways, record GPS locations and trap ID numbers, and schedule a follow-up check in seven days.
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Apply specific chemical solutions
+Mix and apply a 0.5% w/v insecticidal spray to the crawlspace at 8 Mill Road using the authorised product…
Apply specific chemical solutions
+Mix and apply a 0.5% w/v insecticidal spray to the crawlspace at 8 Mill Road using the authorised product data sheet, calculate dilution on site, wear PPE, treat joists and skirting evenly, and note batch number and applicator on the treatment record.
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Eliminate fungi, moisture or insects
+Treat the damp cellar at 3 Church View for fungal growth and wood‑destroying insects: locate and seal active…
Eliminate fungi, moisture or insects
+Treat the damp cellar at 3 Church View for fungal growth and wood‑destroying insects: locate and seal active moisture sources, apply fungicide to affected plaster and timber, inject residual insecticide into timber galleries, and write remediation recommendations for landlord.
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Repel pests
+Set up long‑range ultrasonic and natural repellent sachets in the upper storage loft at 56 Orchard Road and…
Repel pests
+Set up long‑range ultrasonic and natural repellent sachets in the upper storage loft at 56 Orchard Road and treat perimeter gaps with a non‑repellent barrier spray to deter nesting birds and rodents, monitor effectiveness at the two‑week check, and advise tenant on exclusion actions.
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Post warning signs during fumigation
+Post clear fumigation warning signs on all external doors and the site gate at 41 South Crescent tonight…
Post warning signs during fumigation
+Post clear fumigation warning signs on all external doors and the site gate at 41 South Crescent tonight before the crew enters: state treatment start time, re‑entry interval, contractor name and emergency contact, photograph each sign in place and add to the job file.
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The daily work16
Follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
+Complete the COSHH records for the chemicals used at 12 Bridge Street, list each product, hazard data,…
Follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
+Complete the COSHH records for the chemicals used at 12 Bridge Street, list each product, hazard data, control measures applied, exposure monitoring results and waste disposal method, sign off today and file the completed record with the site safety binder.
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Pest biology
+Write a one-page briefing for the client at 12 Bridge Street explaining the biology and lifecycle of the…
Pest biology
+Write a one-page briefing for the client at 12 Bridge Street explaining the biology and lifecycle of the common pantry moth found, link the life stages to the recommended controls and the timescale for follow-up inspections within four weeks.
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Clean work site after completion of job.
+Tidy the property after treatment: remove all used consumables, wipe down equipment, sweep treated rooms, bag…
Clean work site after completion of job.
+Tidy the property after treatment: remove all used consumables, wipe down equipment, sweep treated rooms, bag and label waste, restock van with replacement bait and PPE, photograph the cleared site and confirm no pesticide residues remain before signing off.
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Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
+Drive the service vehicle fitted with the power sprayer to the next appointment, check the pump, hoses and…
Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
+Drive the service vehicle fitted with the power sprayer to the next appointment, check the pump, hoses and tank pressures en route, secure loose gear, complete a vehicle safety walk and note fuel and chemical levels before arrival.
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Measure the dimensions of treatment areas
+Measure each treatment area: record room lengths, widths and heights, note access points and obstructions,…
Measure the dimensions of treatment areas
+Measure each treatment area: record room lengths, widths and heights, note access points and obstructions, calculate surface and cubic metres for treatment rates, photograph unusual features and add measurements to the job record.
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Regulate or manage pest species
+Implement a pest management plan for the site: inspect hotspots, set and label bait or traps, apply…
Regulate or manage pest species
+Implement a pest management plan for the site: inspect hotspots, set and label bait or traps, apply prevention measures, schedule follow-ups, record species targeted and expected control timeline for the site owner.
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Eliminate pests
+Carry out eradication treatments where required: confirm species and treatment choice meets legislation, mix…
Eliminate pests
+Carry out eradication treatments where required: confirm species and treatment choice meets legislation, mix and apply pesticides at legal rates, monitor treated zones for activity reduction and secure the area until safe for reoccupation.
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Record work activities performed.
+Log the job on completion: record start and finish times, materials and quantities used, actions taken,…
Record work activities performed.
+Log the job on completion: record start and finish times, materials and quantities used, actions taken, species identified, photos of work completed and any client instructions or complaints, then submit the entry to the office.
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Preventative measures against pests
+Write a one-page plan of preventative measures for the office block at 12 Lime Street covering rodent…
Preventative measures against pests
+Write a one-page plan of preventative measures for the office block at 12 Lime Street covering rodent exclusion, routine bait station placement, scheduled inspections, landscaping changes, and staff hygiene guidance to be implemented from 1 September and budgeted within 800 pounds per quarter.
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European pesticide legislation
+Summarise current European pesticide rules affecting professional use of rodenticides and insecticides,…
European pesticide legislation
+Summarise current European pesticide rules affecting professional use of rodenticides and insecticides, highlight three active substances recently restricted, note label and application changes, and produce a compliance checklist for site technicians by next Wednesday.
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Perform mathematical calculations in pest management
+Calculate treatment doses and spray volumes for a 400 m2 warehouse using product X at 0.75 g active…
Perform mathematical calculations in pest management
+Calculate treatment doses and spray volumes for a 400 m2 warehouse using product X at 0.75 g active ingredient per m2, give total active ingredient needed, dilution ratio per litre, number of 5-litre cans required, and include safety margins for repeat treatments.
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National pesticide legislation
+Draft a short operational note comparing chemical, baiting, and trapping options for a mice infestation at…
National pesticide legislation
+Draft a short operational note comparing chemical, baiting, and trapping options for a mice infestation at the bakery on High Street, recommend the least disruptive legal option for food environments, and list required notifications to the local authority.
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Decide on infestation treatment type
+Produce a two-page inspection report for the retail unit at 45 Market Lane documenting entry points found,…
Decide on infestation treatment type
+Produce a two-page inspection report for the retail unit at 45 Market Lane documenting entry points found, evidence photographed, action taken today, follow-up treatments recommended within 14 days, and a signature line for the store manager.
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Report on pest inspections
+Prepare an internal checklist and client summary after the July inspection at Pine Court: record traps…
Report on pest inspections
+Prepare an internal checklist and client summary after the July inspection at Pine Court: record traps checked, bait levels, any new activity, corrective actions completed, next inspection date, and an inbox-ready paragraph for the facilities manager.
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Work scheduling
+Enter the new entries into the work scheduling: move Mr. Hernandez from Thursday to Monday 8am, assign…
Work scheduling
+Enter the new entries into the work scheduling: move Mr. Hernandez from Thursday to Monday 8am, assign technician Priya, record use of rodent bait lot 3247, and set a two-week recurrence for follow-up on completion.
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Report writing
+Complete the vehicle and property visit entries in today's report writing: record species identified,…
Report writing
+Complete the vehicle and property visit entries in today's report writing: record species identified, chemicals used with concentrations, safety notes, and customer signature, then upload the finalized report writing to the job file and notify operations.
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