How do they match: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

  • Agricultural Service Worker
  • Tree and Shrub Worker

  • Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification.

  • Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.

  • Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
  • Prepare chemicals for work application.