Pest Control Technician

You'll crawl into attics, basements, and crawl spaces to fight an enemy that outnumbers humanity a million to one. Roaches, rats, termites, bed bugs — you're the only thing standing between a homeowner and a full-blown meltdown. The work is physical, sometimes disgusting, and occasionally genuinely scary (ever shined a flashlight into a wasp nest?). But the pay is decent, the demand is constant, and nobody ever says 'we don't need pest control anymore.'

What you'll actually do

• 01Inspect homes and businesses for signs of infestation
• 02Crawl into spaces that would make a horror movie director uncomfortable
• 03Apply chemical treatments while wearing gear that makes you look like a ghostbuster
• 04Set traps and bait stations in strategic locations
• 05Educate homeowners on prevention — knowing full well they'll leave food out anyway
• 06Document findings and treatments for each property
• 07Maintain a calm voice when a customer shows you a phone full of bug photos at close range

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.