Eads 1Jared EadsMrs. LawrenceEnglish IVFebruary 11, 2014Pest Control Pest control agents are responsible for eliminating parasites, also known as insects. They not only treat insects, they also get rid of small rodents like mice, rats, squirrels and even bats. Pest control workers are known as exterminators or pest control technicians. Pest control technicians treat residential and commercial properties. They treat: ants, bedbugs, mice, cockroaches, centipedes, termites, bees, flies and spiders. Pest control technicians treat homes, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and warehouses. Some pest control technicians work for companies, but others are self-employed. They tend to earn more money if they work for themselves rather than for a company, but they are at greater risk of having accidents. This is a scenario: If a pest control technician sprays a house and they break or tear something, they will have to pay for the damages. For this reason, they must be insured and bonded. Although many people view the pest control industry as a dirty or unpleasant job, few people know what they actually do. Self-employed pest control technicians have clients who have accounts with them. Eads 2Exterminators will spray certain chemicals to eliminate insects. Once the insects are eliminated, the pest control technician will return and inspect for any signs of new activity from other pests. Technicians must keep a record of their customers and the dates they processed their accounts. This helps the exterminator know when it is time to come back and treat the property again, so that pests remain absent from their...... middle of paper ...... are required, in some companies , take a written test and also be licensed in several states. They must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Pest control technicians must be in good physical condition, due to all the rigorous activities they must perform on a daily basis. People who enjoy being outdoors and don't mind physical labor would enjoy a career as a pest control technician. There would be less risk of boredom, since the tasks required for the job vary and moving from client to client would break the monotony. An outgoing personality is also extremely helpful to someone working in the extermination industry, as they have many relationships with the public. The pest control industry is a good choice for outgoing people who are not afraid of hard work, and opportunities for advancement are also good..