Description
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
Alternative labels
spraying pesticides
spray pesticide
apply pesticides through spraying
spray insecticides
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Spray pesticides is an essential skill of the following 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.
Forestry equipment operator: Forestry equipment operators carry out operations with specialised equipment in the forest to maintain, harvest, extract and forward wood for the manufacturing of consumer goods and industrial products.
Forest worker: Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
Groundsman/groundswoman: Groundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.
Arboriculturist: Arboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees.
Optional skill
Spray pesticides is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Building cleaner: Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, empty trash and check security systems, locks and windows. Building cleaners check air conditioning systems and notify the appropriate persons in case of malfunctions or problems.
References
- Spray pesticides – ESCO
