// Unit group · 7544

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.

7 Craft and Related Trades Workers / 75 Food Processing, Woodworking, Garment and Other Craft and Related Trades Workers / 754 Other Craft and Related Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Air and dustBiologicalChemicalsConfined spaces

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

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.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Fumigator
- Pest controller
- Weed controller

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Aerial crop sprayer - 3153

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