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Pest Controllers and Fumigators  (NOC 7444)
Cape Breton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.

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Pest controllers and fumigators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Belgiumtown, Bras d'Or, Bridgeport, Caledonia, Centreville Reserve Mines, Dominion, East Slope, Florence, Gannon Road, Glace Bay, Havenside, Hub, Kaneville, Little Bras d'Or, Louisbourg, McKays Corner, McLeods Crossing, Morien Hill, New Aberdeen, New Victoria, New Waterford, North Sydney, Passchendaele, Reserve Mines, Reserve Rows, River Ryan, Scotchtown, Steeles Hill, Sterling, Sydney Mines, Table Head, Tomkinsville

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Outlook & Prospects for Pest Controllers and Fumigators in Cape Breton Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Pest Controllers and Fumigators in Cape Breton Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Cape Breton Region Limited 2011-10-06

Currently the chances of Pest Controllers and Fumigators finding employment are limited because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area. Training is mostly on the job, and requires limited post secondary education. Industry related courses may be required in some occupations , such as Pesticide Applicator's Certification. Employment in this occupation is higher during the summer months. Demand in the future could be affected by public concerns related to the use of pesticides, which have resulted in pesticide bans in some municipalities in the country.

Although employment opportunities locally are limited, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Pest Controllers and Fumigators in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Pest Controllers and Fumigators (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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