Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers
Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers use chemicals to remove harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms to prevent damage to crops and to buildings and other structures and their surroundings and to prevent health risks.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers - from $1,734 to $5,590 per month - 2026.
- A Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers typically earns between $1,734 and $4,447 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,886 and $4,827 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
Salary Check
Job Responsibilities
- Operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds
- Mixing chemicals according to instructions
- Covering areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions
- Spraying or releasing chemical solutions or toxic gases and setting traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites, and roaches
- Lifting, pushing, and swinging nozzles, hoses, and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas
- Filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals
- Cleaning and servicing machinery to ensure operating efficiency