pest control technician
Professional vermin remover
A pest control technician is a professional who eliminates or manages unwanted creatures—insects, rodents, and other animals—in homes and commercial buildings.
The work involves inspecting properties, identifying infestations, applying pesticides or traps, and advising on prevention: The pest control technician found termite damage in the basement.
Also called an exterminator, though the industry prefers the more technical title.
- exterminatorOne who eradicates vermin
- pest infestationHarmful organisms colonizing space
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- bugsSmall crawling creatures
rodents · traps · ant traps · fumigation · insects · bed bugs · poison · infestation · cockroaches · termites · rats · rat poison · chemicals · uniform · service truck · truck · inspection · crawl space
- animal control jobsdog catcher
- facility workersjanitor, custodian, maintenance worker, maintenance man, building superintendent
- builderscarpenter, builder, mason, contractor, bricklayer
pest control techniciangardener
One who cultivates flora
horticulturist · wildlife conservationist · wildlife rehabilitator · farmer · groundskeeper
pest control technicianwildlife rehabilitator
Treats injured wild animals
animal rescuer · conservationist · veterinarian · animal shelter worker · zookeeper
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