Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers use chemicals to remove harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms to prevent damage to crops and to buildings and other structures and their surroundings and to prevent health risks.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers - from $2,000 to $5,110 per month - 2024.
- A Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers typically earns between $2,000 and $3,655 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,117 and $4,086 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds
- Mixing chemicals according to instructions
- Covering areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions
- Spraying or releasing chemical solutions or toxic gases and setting traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites, and roaches
- Lifting, pushing, and swinging nozzles, hoses, and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas
- Filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals
- Cleaning and servicing machinery to ensure operating efficiency
