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Do ants make you angry?
Do rats make you rage? Do spiders make you spin out of control?
What if you could get paid to get rid of them?
You can, if you become an exterminator!
What Do Exterminators Do?
Exterminators, also called pest control technicians, are trained professionals who remove pests from homes, businesses, and their surrounding areas.
Types of pests exterminators terminate:
Ants
Rats
Roaches
Mites
Any other insects that spread disease or damage property
Exterminators do more than fight furry foes. They also:
Inspect buildings
Take measurements
Estimate the cost of their services
Use chemicals and barriers to ensure pests don't return
Did you know?
How Much Money Do Exterminators Make?
Photo by Paul Weaver on UnsplashMedian Salary:$37,820
Photo by chris robert on UnsplashMedian Salary: $39,000
Where Do Exterminators Usually Work?
Residences
Hospitals
Schools
Government Agencies
Is This the Right Job for You?
You’ll love being an exterminator if you…
Enjoy making people's living spaces more comfortable
Have a strong desire to serve the public
Want to make use of your high school diploma
Don't mind working evenings and weekends
You may want to reconsider if you…
Are uncomfortable using chemicals on a daily basis
Don't like entering other people's homes
Don't want to hurt small animals
Aren't fond of crawling into tight spaces
Quiz
What is one of the most important characteristics for an exterminator to have?
A good exterminator will have a strong desire to serve the public by providing safe, ethical extermination services.
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This Byte has been authored by
Kymberly Mayfield
Grad student