So you want to be an exterminator. Where do you start? The best place to start is to research what an exterminator is, and what the license means. Which products will you have access to? What pests can you treat? Can a structural exterminator handle termites or is that the […]
Canadian Pest Management Association – What does it do
http://pestworldcanada.net/about-us/mission-vision/ CPMA is a group of like-minded people in the pest control industry who want to explore, together, better and safer ways of treating serious pest issues like cockroaches, rats and bed bugs which have become a pandemic in the cities of the world. They are not directly associated […]
Why Does An Exterminator Need A License
Pesticides are dangerous and often deadly chemicals used to kill pests. That is, insect and in some cases rodents. The ministry of the environment controls all access and use of pesticides, including domestic pesticides. They make sure that the pesticides are made properly with the proper safety precautions and make […]
What Pests Can You Treat With A Structural Exterminator License?
The Structural extermination class contains a number of individual licenses. All sorts of different chemicals are used for different purposes and each grouping of chemicals and purposes is separated into specific licenses. This includes If you are looking for an exciting career in pest control, make sure to read our […]
What Pests can you treat with a landscape exterminator license
The world of land extermination is a very distant process from structural extermination. Fumigation is rare and most treatments are done with powers dropped from a plane flying low over the field. While there are many other ways to kill off pests on farms and large agricultural plants the most […]
What is your favorite part of being a pest control technician?
A lot of aspects of a pest control technician’s day can make a career in pest control very exciting. From driving to meeting new people and tackling problems. Pest control is a fascinating industry to be in especially in these times where there is an influx of pest calls made […]
Is pest control considered an essential service in Ontario?
Pest Control in Ontario can be indeed considered an essential service seeing that there always is a content demand for it no matter the situation. The pandemic had virtually no effect on pests roaming the Greater Toronto Area, but in fact actually saw a strong rise in the pest activity. […]
How to get a pest control job?
You might be reading this and are interested in getting a job in pest control, but wondering how to get one in the first place. Becoming a pest control technician involves several steps that will be all outlined in this article. The first step to become a pest control […]
Career Progression in Pest Control
When you first step into the pest control industry you usually start out as an assistant depending on your certifications and practical experience. The pest control assistant will need supervision at all times and cannot apply pesticides by himself or herself without any supervision from a licensed pest control technician. […]
Other Structural Exterminator licence types in Ontario
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP or ministry) controls all sale and use of pesticides in the province of Ontario. While other provinces have different rules on the uses of pesticides, in Ontario they are divided into classes and restricted by license type. In this case, we […]
