Pest Control Workers

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Pest control technicians inspect homes, restaurants and businesses for insects, mice and other pests, then seal entry points, set traps and apply treatments. Applicators spray to control weeds along roads, rail lines and farm fields. The job means crawl spaces, attics, driving to many sites a day, and handling chemicals safely.

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• Chemistry · Science

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• Pre-Algebra · Math

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• Physical Education · Health and PE

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• Foods and Culinary · Career and Technical

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• Government and Economics · Social Studies

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• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

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