Phytosanitary measures

Description

Measures related to controlling plant and crop diseases, pests, and pathogens.

Alternative labels

provide protection from contamination and pests
provide protection from disease
measures for phytosanitary
phytosanitary measure

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Phytosanitary measures is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Phytosanitary measures is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Pest management worker: Pest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to control pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches. They apply pesticides and clean and remove pests after extermination. Their tasks might include elimination of fungi, moisture or insects. They inform and advise clients, residents and facility owners on after care and preventive methods to keep away pests.
Pesticides sprayer: Pesticides sprayers mix pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemical solutions, and apply them via technical equipment such as sprayers on trees, plants and lawns. They clean and maintain operating machinery and ensure the overall safety in designated areas.

 


 

References

  1. Phytosanitary measures – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022