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.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers - from PK 16,437 to PK 91,038 per month - 2025.
- A Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers typically earns between PK 16,437 and PK 43,770 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between PK 17,291 and PK 54,928 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
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Role Responsibilities
- 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
