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Pest and Weed Controller
Alternative Titles:
Pest Management Technician
Pest and weed controllers kill or control plants, animals
and insects that are considered troublesome or harmful to
agricultural, industrial or domestic activities.
Pest and weed controllers may perform the following tasks:
- inspect properties, identify problems, determine
treatments and provide estimates of costs at the request of
landowners or government authorities
- advise on preventative measures
- mix chemicals to specified concentrations
- take safety precautions in the use and storage of
chemicals
- apply first aid measures relating to chemicals used
- operate generators, compressors, manual and electric
pumps to inject or spray liquid and gaseous pesticides and
herbicides
- fumigate storage spaces, houses or office furnishing and
clothing
- dust infested areas with appropriate powder or lay baits
- apply pesticides or herbicides in the pre-treatment of
building sites
- take care to minimise damage to the other plants,
animals and the environment
- carry out simple maintenance practices to prevent pests
entering buildings, such as bird-proofing roofs, and filling
cracks and crevices
- maintain equipment in safe, efficient working order
- maintain work records of each property inspected, the
pest or weed problem, chemicals used and amount of time
spent at each location.
Pest and weed controllers have a lot of contact with
chemicals and wear protective clothing such as overalls,
gloves and masks.
Weed controllers work mainly outside while pest controllers
are sometimes required to work in cramped conditions, for
example under houses or in attics.
Required Skills - Pest and Weed Controller
- free from breathing problems and related conditions
- have no known allergies to the chemicals used
- safety conscious
- able to make accurate observations and calculations
- responsible attitude
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