So you want to be an exterminator. Where do you start? The best place to start is to research what an exterminator is, and what the license means. Which products will you have access to? What pests can you treat? Can a structural exterminator handle termites or is that the […]
Who is The SPMAO and what Does It Do
Who We Are SPMAO is the single largest and the oldest professional Structural Pest Management Industry Association in the province of Ontario. What does that mean for exterminators in Ontario who become members of this association? Just about everything you could need, every change in any type of information […]
What Is Integrated Pest Management ( IPM)
Exterminators do not simply walk into a home and begin spraying in every general direction in the hopes of hitting a pest. They do not disregard the customer’s inspection and simply treat the house the way they feel it should be treated. Excessive pesticide use, leftover pesticide from incorrect calculations, […]
How to Prepare For The Structural Exterminator Exam
A structural exterminator is the most common type of exterminator. The license they have is specific to the procedures they do. Other types of extermination require other types of licenses, education and permits. The is all controlled by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. MECP for short. They […]
Canadian Pest Management Association – What does it do
http://pestworldcanada.net/about-us/mission-vision/ CPMA is a group of like-minded people in the pest control industry who want to explore, together, better and safer ways of treating serious pest issues like cockroaches, rats and bed bugs which have become a pandemic in the cities of the world. They are not directly associated […]
Why Does An Exterminator Need A License
Pesticides are dangerous and often deadly chemicals used to kill pests. That is, insect and in some cases rodents. The ministry of the environment controls all access and use of pesticides, including domestic pesticides. They make sure that the pesticides are made properly with the proper safety precautions and make […]
What Pests Can You Treat With A Structural Exterminator License?
The Structural extermination class contains a number of individual licenses. All sorts of different chemicals are used for different purposes and each grouping of chemicals and purposes is separated into specific licenses. This includes If you are looking for an exciting career in pest control, make sure to read our […]
What Pests can you treat with a landscape exterminator license
The world of land extermination is a very distant process from structural extermination. Fumigation is rare and most treatments are done with powers dropped from a plane flying low over the field. While there are many other ways to kill off pests on farms and large agricultural plants the most […]
Land Extermination License Types in Ontario
The Ministry And What It Does The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP or ministry) is the guiding establishment that sets rules and controls on pesticides, fumigants, and other chemicals used for extermination. The use, disposal, and purchase of all pesticides in Ontario are controlled solely by this […]
Water Extermination License types in Ontario Aquatic Vegetation, Fish/Mollusc, Mosquito/Biting Flies
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP or ministry) is the government body that controls the use, production, and disposal of pesticides. They also control what types of pesticides can be used, on what and when. The Ministry controls all pesticides from fumigants to herbicides. They both handle […]