( Commercial/Residential) Why do you need a license to use commercial pesticides? There are many different types of exterminators, there are three primary groups and within those groups are subgroups. The ministry does this to control and restrict the use of dangerous pesticides in locations they are not meant to […]
Is Pest Control A Hard Job?
Just as with every job, a job in the pest control industry comes with its own sets of challenges one needs to be prepared for. Other than that, being a pest control technician job is not hard at all as you get plenty of practical training and time to hone […]
What to Expect Working in Pest Control
Pest control is a lively field where anyone can expect anything to happen seconds notice. The pest control job is full of surprises and excitement that make it never the same because of the pests you will encounter, the people you meet, and the places you will need to go […]
Do You Need A Drivers License To Become an Exterminator?
You do not need a driver’s license explicitly to become an exterminator however, the pest control job requires you to travel extensively to get from one job to the other job within a certain time frame. As you will work throughout the region and different cities, you will need to […]
What Skills Must An Exterminator Have
An exterminator is a jack-of-all-trades. Not only must an exterminator know about all kinds of protocols, pesticides, regulations, and different kinds of pests, the exterminator must demonstrate problem-solving skills as well. Pest extermination is a field that comes with a lot of issues that need solving, finding alternatives, and the […]
How To Become An Exterminator In Ontario
So you want to be an Exterminator? If you want to become an exterminator then you should know that getting an extermination license may not be the first place to start. At the age of 16 anyone capable can get a job as a trainee for a licensed exterminator. They […]
Is Being An Exterminator a Good Career?
Being an exterminator is not only a good career decision to make, but also a smart career decision to make for several reasons. Due to the global pandemic, we have seen several industries getting hit, notably the tourist and airline industries, because they both rely heavily on travel. Now with […]
Pest Control Technician vs Licensed Exterminator
Technicians A technician is an unlicensed individual who often works at an extermination company due to other skills like at heights training and experience in roofing or construction. While they cannot handle pesticides on their own, they can perform many other jobs that fall under the unlicensed industry of wildlife […]
How To Apply For a Pesticide License in Ontario
Types of Extermination Licenses Exterminator License Anyone who has not already been exempt by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, who wishes to engage in the pesticide-based extermination of a pest must have a license from the ministry. Without this license, the individual will be unable to purchase […]
Pest Control License Categories in Ontario
“The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP or ministry) regulates the sale, storage, use, transportation, and disposal of pesticides in Ontario” – Ontario.com Exterminator Licence – Structural Extermination Extermination of insects using pesticides is regulated by an entity known as The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, […]
