There is more to being an exterminator than just spraying for bugs. In fact, there are several career options in the exterminator field. Working as an exterminator can be physically demanding and of course, you can't be squeamish when it comes to pests and vermin. Below you will find a definition of a basic exterminator and the various fields of work offered to one desiring going into this line of work.
The Basics
Basically, an exterminator sprays chemicals or gases, as well as sets traps that will kill mice, rats, roaches, ants, termites and mosquitoes that have infested buildings or the areas that surround it. An exterminator also does inspections and figures out what the problem is, as well as figures out what pesticides and how much will be needed to take care of the problem. He may have to drive a truck or fly an airplane to carry out the job. Being an exterminator can be physically demanding. An exterminator often has to lift loads that can weigh anywhere from 50 to 100 lbs. It is a job that requires a person to be exposed to toxic chemicals, odors, dust, as well as the vermin itself. This isn't a job for just anyone.
Exterminator
An exterminator sprays the chemicals and sets the traps required to kill the pests or vermin. He will also have to figure out how best to handle the situation and what the best chemicals are to take care of the problem. He may have to crawl into tight places to carry out the job.
Exterminator Helper
An exterminator helper assists the exterminator in carrying out the job. This may call for spraying chemicals or setting traps to kill the pests and vermin. This is also a job that might require the person to crawl into tight places, or be exposed to toxic chemicals or situations.
Termite Exterminator
A termite exterminator basically deals with locating and getting rid of termites. He also treats the area with the appropriate poison and figures out a plan to exterminate the termites from the area for good. This job calls for a person to deal with toxic chemicals, as well as having to crawl into tight fitting spaces to carry out the job.
Fumigator
A fumigator uses cylinders of compressed gas, as well as sets traps to kill pests, such as termites, rats, mice, roaches or other creatures. His work generally takes place in buildings that have been infested and may call for him to tarp the whole area for the poisonous gas to work.
Mosquito Sprayer
A mosquito sprayer will usually have to know fly an airplane or drive a truck, that the poisonous gas is released from. He sprays marshes, drainage ditches, or anywhere water is standing and mosquitoes have become a problem. He may also have to exterminate vermin that have infested drainage ditches and storm sewers.
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