As a pest-control yard service provider, you get rid of yard pests for commercial and residential properties. The United States Department of Labor estimates that the requirement for pest-control workers will only increase in future. More and more people would come to rely on pest-control services rather than do-it-yourself methods for health and environmental purposes as well for improvement of living conditions. This is certainly good news if you are looking to provide a pest-control yard service as a business.
Instructions
1. Learn the risks involved in the business. According to U.S. Department of Labor, pest-control workers suffer from more injuries than workers in other occupations despite the extensive training and usage of protective gear. You would be handling pesticides, many of which could be harmful. This poses health risks. You may have to bend, crawl or kneel to reach various inspection areas.
2. Decide if you want to provide your service for a range of pests or specialize in prevention and elimination of a specific pest. Categories include general pest control, termite control and rodent control, as well as fumigation and turf and ornamental control.
3. Understand the legal requirements you would have to comply with to start a yard pest-control service business. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a high-school diploma or equivalent is the minimum educational qualification for a pest-control worker. You need to have extensive training in the type of pest control you are offering as a service and general training in pesticide usage and safety. You need to possess a state license, requirements for which vary with the State. But, in general, you need to undergo training and pass an examination for a license. Contact your state's pesticide regulatory authority for more information. Use the website given in the Resources section here to find out the regulatory agency for pest control for your State. Find out about the local laws governing your business.
4. Decide a location for your yard-service business. Take into account the equipment you would be using and chemicals you would have to store while choosing a building.
5. Purchase pest-control equipment. Generally, this would include traps, pesticide application equipment, and heavy protective gear such as gloves, goggles and respirators. Depending upon the method of pest control used, you may require other equipment. It is very important that the chemicals or pesticides and pest control devices comply with Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Consult your EPA regional office for complete information.
6. Promote your business actively. Flawless service gets you word-of-mouth business.
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