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How many Pest Controller jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Pest Controller jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Pest Controller do?

Tasks required include:

• Receives reports from public, property owners and authorities regarding the presence of pests and infestations.
• Visits sites to investigate the presence of rodents, infestations and other pests that may be hazardous to public health.
• Lays traps to capture pests, and fumigates and disinfects areas to remove infestations.
• Advises property owners on courses of action to prevent the return of pests.
• Liaises with environmental health officers, housing officers and other relevant authorities where measures on a large scale are required to remove pests.
• Returns to sites to examine contents of traps laid and the continued presence of reported pests.
• Treats wood for effects of termites, woodworm and other infestations of timber.

What are the entry requirements for a Pest Controller?

There are no formal academic entry qualifications, though some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialist courses covering different aspects of pest control.