Careers

Did you ever think you’d be working in the Pest Management industry? Don’t be fooled!  Pest management and its many applications provide significant career opportunities in a critical and essential industry that helps protect the health, food and homes of people, friends, and loved ones globally. 

From vector control of mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents, to termite monitoring and treatment, wildlife management, and pest co in residential, agricultural, and commercial settings, these are but a few of the ways pest management helps keep us safe. 

The origins of pest management can be traced as far back as 2500 BC to ancient agricultural practices using sulfur compounds, and the first pest control company was established around 1695 in London…That is a sustainable industry!

We at UPFDA, an association comprised of United Producers, Formulators and Distributors (UPFDA) in the pest management industry, support the industry and the needs of pest management service providers through quality products, services, training and research. The jobs and roles we as suppliers and distributors provide ensure that pest management professionals have timely access to effective, safe, and compliant products to do their jobs.  We are also a key resource in the continued education and training of pest management professionals, our sales teams, and support the industry via regulatory and ongoing product development.  

Below are types of jobs found at companies servicing the pest management industry: