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Pest Controllers

(NOC 7444)
 

What do Pest Controllers do?

Pest controllers and fumigators apply chemical/other treatments to buildings and outside areas to remove/destroy insects and other pests.

How to become: Pest Controllers

In general, you usually need some high school education.

You usually receive on-the-job training.

You may need college or other courses or experience in your company.

To be a pest controller or fumigator, you need a pesticide applicator licence.

Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Pest Controllers

Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Pest Controllers make?

Low:
$33,280
Average:
$44,990
High:
$65,000

Job openings for Pest Controllers

Job Seekers:
11,000
Job Openings:
10,000