Top pest control technician skills needed to get the job.

What are the top 3 traits or skills every pest control technician must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your pest control technician expertise?

1) Self starter. Pest techs spend most of there time on there own. They are responsable of service a set customer base, as well as selling/ servicing new customers. They must be able to motivate and work on there own.
2) Problem solving skills are a must. Pest techs must be able to work out solutions for a never ending variety of situations. The job is much more than just spraying poision on everything.
3) Communication skills. Either selling yourself and your service or explaining pest methods to the customer, you will need to be able to communicate clearly.

1)Try to get into an apprenticeship, Having a experienced trainer is a big help when you are trying to learn a new skill, no matter what it is.
2) Wikipedia, its a great resource to learn all you need to know about your skill set.
3) Business savvy, you most likely will have your own business so learn as much as you can about business.

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