What is a pest controller?
Sometimes called exterminators, pest controllers are professionals who eliminate unwanted insects and other animals. Pest controllers may work independently for a service and provide their services for both residences and commercial buildings.FeaturesPest controllers inspect buildings to find where pests are entering and to locate any nests, and, based on what they find, controllers use traps or chemicals to kill or catch the pests. Some types of creatures pest controllers eliminate are ants, cockroaches, carpenter bees, termites and rats.EducationMost employers require pest controllers to have a high school diploma or GED. Controllers often complete courses in pesticide handling, which last approximately three months, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports.LicensureMost states require pest controllers to have a license in order to handle pesticides. Licensing requirements vary from state to state, but may include passing an examination and/or taking a specialized training c
