Pest Control Worker
Keep rats, roaches, and other vermin from overrunning homes and offices.
Termite Exterminator
Treat termite-infested and fungus-damaged wood in buildings. Also known as Exterminator, Termite, Termite Supervisor See More
Treats termite-infested and fungus-damaged wood in buildings: Studies report and diagram of infested area prepared by SALES AGENT, PEST CONTROL SERVICE to determine sequence of operations. Examines building to determine means of reaching infested areas. Cuts openings in building to gain access to infested areas, using handtools and power tools, such as electric drills, pneumatic hammers, saws, and chisels. Inserts nozzle into holes and opens compressed air valve of treating unit to force termicide into holes. Sprays pesticide under and around building, using pressure spray gun. Bores holes in concrete around buildings and injects termicide to impregnate ground. Keeps record of work performed. May direct EXTERMINATOR HELPER, TERMITE. May replace damaged wood in sills, flooring, or walls, using carpenter’s tools. May pour concrete or lay concrete blocks to raise height of foundation or isolate wood from contact with earth to prevent reinfestation.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Termite Exterminator make?
Nationally: $20,000 – $47,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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