Pest Control Officers
Pest control officers investigate the presence of pests that are hazardous to public health or cause nuisance, lay traps to capture pests and treat areas of infestation.
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£28,720
Average salary
New workers start around £13,166.40. Normal pay is £28,720 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,705.29.
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Daily Tasks
- Treats wood for effects of termites, woodworm and other infestations of timber.
- Returns to sites to examine contents of traps laid and the continued presence of reported pests.
- Liaises with environmental health officers, housing officers and other relevant authorities where measures on a large scale are required to remove pests.
- Advises property owners on courses of action to prevent the return of pests.
- Lays traps to capture pests, and fumigates and disinfects areas to remove infestations.
- Visits sites to investigate the presence of rodents, infestations and other pests that may be hazardous to public health.
- Receives reports from public, property owners and authorities regarding the presence of pests and infestations.
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