Working as a professional exterminator for residential properties involves frequent movement from house to house during the day, especially during the spring and summer months. Fifteen calls per day are not unusual, so it is important to be efficient in routing and to have special customer requirements noted in the job description. The work performed at each home varies based on the customer’s requirements but generally breaks down into internal, outside foundation, outside living areas, and the broader areas surrounding the house.
The first step the exterminator takes at each home is to remove spider webs and nests in the areas needing treatment. This is accomplished using brushes on extendable poles that can reach upper-floor windows and eaves. After removing the evidence of pests, the next step is to spray the home foundation, surrounding shrubs, and other surfaces near the house.
Depending on the customer’s requests, you continue spraying areas further from the house. Driveways, play areas, and gardens near the home provide a point of entry for pests, so treating these areas helps prevent fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests. The range of pests and the appropriate treatments vary based on where you live, but keeping pests away from pets, children, and your relaxation areas can aid your enjoyment of your property.
