Also called: Insect Rearing Technician
Raises insects in labs—for research, pest control (like sterile flies), or pollination.
Feeds mosquito colonies, sorts pupae, and keeps rooms at exact temperature and humidity so millions of insects can be raised for release.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. High school or associate; bachelor's helps.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Entomology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Rearing systems get more automated, but feeding colonies, sorting and climate checks stay hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Agriculture CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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