How to become a pest control technician in BC
Certified Pest Control Technician (Structural Pesticide Applicator) · British Columbia
Find and get rid of pests in homes and businesses. You need a study course and the provincial exam.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Start
Start certification journey (age 16+)
Check the entry rules
Verify legal age & entry eligibility
Study the official manuals
Acquire & study 3 official IPM manuals
Optional preparation training
Choose self-study or prep training
Structural – General exam
Pass 3-hr open-book Structural exam
Pesticide Applicator Certificate – Structural (IPM)
Receive BC Pesticide Applicator Card
Pest control technician
Work as Certified Pest Control Tech
Start
Start certification journey (age 16+)
Check the entry rules
Verify legal age & entry eligibility
Study the official manuals
Acquire & study 3 official IPM manuals
Optional preparation training
Choose self-study or prep training
Structural – General exam
Pass 3-hr open-book Structural exam
Pesticide Applicator Certificate – Structural (IPM)
Receive BC Pesticide Applicator Card
Pest control technician
Work as Certified Pest Control Tech
This is the overview. For the courses to take, the entry rules, the exams and the schools, open the full route.
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You inspect residential homes, restaurants, food processing plants, and warehouses to identify and eliminate pest infestations.
Wear approved respirators and protective gear when mixing and applying chemical pesticides.
You can advance to senior commercial route specialist or marine port fumigation technician.
You can also obtain a provincial pesticide service licence and start your own pest management firm.
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