JobSOC 37-3012

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Landscaping and Groundskeeping01.0605
Plant Nursery Operations and Management01.0606
Turf and Turfgrass Management01.0607

02.

Draws on

Customer and Personal Service4.8 of 5
English Language4.0 of 5
Chemistry3.8 of 5
Sales and Marketing3.8 of 5
Biology3.6 of 5
Production and Processing3.6 of 5
Education and Training3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.