Owns a business that removes bugs, rodents and wildlife from homes and businesses.
You train a new technician on termite inspections, sell a yearly contract to a restaurant and crawl under a house yourself on a tricky job.
Owner income is profit, not a salary, and swings a lot: the first year or two may pay little, while established owners do much better. Figures are rough typical ranges.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus a state pesticide applicator license.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Entomology, Business Administration.
Growing about average. Steady, recession-resistant demand.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps route trucks and identify bugs from photos; crawl spaces, attics and treatment work stay human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-2021.
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