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termite exterminator
A professional who treats termite-infested and fungus-damaged wood in buildings. Respnsibilities include:
- Studies report and diagram of infested area prepared by sales agent, pest control service to determine sequence of operations.
- Examines building to determine means of reaching infested areas.
- Cuts openings in building to gain access to infested areas, using handtools and power tools, such as electric drills, pneumatic hammers, saws, and chisels.
- Inserts nozzle into holes and opens compressed air valve of treating unit to force termicide into holes.
- Sprays pesticide under and around building, using pressure spray gun.
- Bores holes in concrete around buildings and injects termicide to impregnate ground.
- Keeps record of work performed.
- May direct exterminator helper, termite.
- May replace damaged wood in sills, flooring, or walls, using carpenter's tools.
- May pour concrete or lay concrete blocks to raise height of foundation or isolate wood from contact with earth to prevent reinfestation.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): termite_treater
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- Industry/Domain: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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