Pest controllers and fumigators
Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
ON, NS, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
- Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
- Fumigate households
- Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
- Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
- Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
- Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of courses in pest control or extermination or several months of on-the-job training are usually required.
- checkProvincial pesticide applicator licence is required in all provinces.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Good for pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pest controllers and fumigators in Ontario: Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation. Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations63% of pest controllers and fumigators work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.23% of pest controllers and fumigators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pest controllers and fumigators in Nova Scotia: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors: Building services (NAICS 5617): more than 95% 69% of pest controllers and fumigators work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.26% of pest controllers and fumigators are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pest controllers and fumigators in Alberta: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 89% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations65% of pest controllers and fumigators work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.15% of pest controllers and fumigators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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Troubleshooting
to help identify entry points, nesting areas and the reasons behind recurring infestations
Persuading
to effectively convince clients to adopt recommended pest control solutions, emphasizing the benefits of treatment plans and addressing any concerns
Near Vision
to visually inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals and at the specific request of property owners to detect signs of infestation
Night Vision
to work effectively in low-light conditions, identifying and treating pest infestations when they are active during night
Attention to Detail
to accurately identify pests, their habitats and signs of infestation and conduct effective pest removal
Knowledge in Public Safety and Security
to understand basic safety protocols, chemical handling regulations and the proper use of protective equipment to prevent hazards during fumigation
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