How to Get Certified to Do Pest Control
A pest control worker is hired by a home or business to rid a property of pests. Pest control workers use chemicals, traps and other techniques. They look for signs of rodents or of an insect infestation. Due to the nature of the work, you must be certified to perform pest-control duties.
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Before you can be certified, you must to work for a minimum of one year as a service worker or apprentice at a licensed pest-control business.
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Take the pest-control courses required by your state. For example, Florida requires the completion of 24 semester hours of entomology and pest-control classes to be certified. A University of Florida program allows candidates to complete the required courses over the Internet.
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Apply to take your state's pest-control certification test. Include proof of employment and your school transcripts. Many states also require you to include a record of a minimum number of pesticide applications you have been performed, typically from 25 to 50.
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Study for the pest-control certification exam. Review pest-control regulations, pesticide laws, identification of common pests, pesticide precautions, EPA requirements and terminology used in building construction.
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Pass the certification exam mandated by your state. Typically, the test will be issued by the Department of Agricultural or the Department of Environmental Services. The exam covers topics learned in pest-control courses.
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