7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers
Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers use chemicals to remove harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms, to prevent damage to crops and to buildings and other structures and their surroundings, and to prevent health risks. Tasks include - (a) operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds; (b) mixing chemicals according to instructions; (c) covering areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions; (d) spraying or releasing chemical solutions or toxic gases, and setting traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites and roaches; (e) lifting, pushing and swinging nozzles, hoses and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas; (f) filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals; (g) cleaning and servicing machinery to ensure operating efficiency. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Fumigator - Pest controller - Weed controller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Aerial crop sprayer - 3153.
Where 7544 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>75 Food Processing, Woodworking, Garment and Other Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>>754 Other Craft and Related Workers
- >>>>7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers
- >>>>7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers
7544 in other classification systems
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 7544?
- ISCO-08 7544 is "Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers". Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers use chemicals to remove harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms, to prevent damage to crops and to buildings and other structures and their surroundings, and to prevent health risks. Tasks include - (a) operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds; (b) mixing chemicals according to instructions; (c) covering areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions; (d) spraying or releasing chemical solutions or toxic gases, and setting traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites and roaches; (e) lifting, pushing and swinging nozzles, hoses and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas; (f) filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals; (g) cleaning and servicing machinery to ensure operating efficiency. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Fumigator - Pest controller - Weed controller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Aerial crop sprayer - 3153.
- How does ISCO-08 7544 map to other classification systems?
- 7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers has equivalents in SOC 2018 (37-1012, 37-2021, 37-3012); ESCO Occupations (21cba86a-68c5-456c-aec2-cc04840b3c0e, 509f9452-ed18-4fbf-8a4c-d45de85aa2f7). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 7544?
- 7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers sits under 7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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