A professional who sprays chemical solutions or toxic gases and sets mechanical traps to kill pests that infest buildings and surrounding areas. Respnsibilities include:

• Fumigates rooms and buildings, using toxic gases.
• Sprays chemical solutions or dusts powders in rooms and work areas.
• Places poisonous paste or bait and mechanical traps where pests are present.
• May clean areas that harbor pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels, and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
• May be required to hold state license.
• May be designated according to type of pest eliminated as Rodent Exterminator.