Pest and Weed Controller
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
- apply appropriate pesticides including sprays, gels, dusts, baits and fumigants to infested areas
- handle, mix and store chemicals following safety precautions and regulations set by manufacturers and government legislation
- operate generators, compressors, and manual and electric pumps to inject or spray liquid and gaseous pesticides and herbicides
- take care to minimise damage to 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 the amount of time spent at each location
- write reports for clients.
- good communication and customer service skills
- able to work independently and solve problems
- free from breathing problems and related conditions
- no known allergies to the chemicals used
- safety conscious
- able to make accurate observations and calculations
- responsible attitude.
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