Also called: Vector Control Technician
Fights mosquitoes and ticks that spread diseases like West Nile virus.
Vector control techs trap and test mosquitoes for viruses, treat breeding sites, and sometimes run aerial spraying programs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Pest control licensing; entomology degree for biologist roles.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Entomology, Biology, Public Health.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Smart traps now ID species and drones spray, so smaller crews; finding breeding sites and field treatment stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to county mosquito control districts or pest companies for seasonal technician jobs First: State pesticide applicator or technician license (study and an exam)
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-2021.
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