Job description Animal Control Trapper in Nunavut

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "animal control trapper" was moved from the group Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 7444) to the group Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202).

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Find out what work is like for an animal control trapper in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202).

Pest controllers and fumigators

Description

Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.

Job duties

Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
Fumigate households
Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.