Pest Control Worker (Mountain Forest)
びょうがいちゅうぼうじょいん（さんりん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
Specialized profession that surveys, prevents, and controls pest and disease occurrences in forests (mountain forests), protecting forest resources using chemical and biological methods.
Description
Forest Pest Control Workers (Mountain Forests) monitor and diagnose pest and disease outbreaks in mountain forests, select and implement appropriate control methods. They conduct damage surveys and field sampling, and suppress outbreak expansion through pesticide spraying, trap installation, and biological control. Important tasks also include safe chemical management, record-keeping of usage, collaboration with relevant organizations, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
Due to climate change and invasive species impacts, pest and disease damage is on an increasing trend, and demand for control specialists is expected to remain stable. Acquisition of technologies from the perspective of sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation will be required.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Interest in natural environments / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Direct to Site and Return / Government Commissioned / Outdoor Work / Team Work
Career Path
Pest Control Worker Apprentice → Pest Control Worker → Chief Control Worker → Forest Engineer → Forestry Technician/Instructor
Required Skills
Field Survey / Pest Identification and Diagnosis / Pesticide Application Technology / Safety Management / Trap Installation and Retrieval
Recommended Skills
Biological Control / Communication Skills / Data Recording and Analysis / First Aid / GIS/GPS Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately manage chemical usage amounts and environmental impacts. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of knowledge on new pests/diseases and control technologies is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of work in mountain forests and transport of heavy equipment are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because detailed planning of work plans and material allocation is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid response and measure formulation for sudden outbreak expansions are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forest Instructor
- Forestry Technician (Grade 2 or above)
- Pesticide Handler
Aliases
- Forest Control Worker
- Mountain Forest Pest Control Worker
Related Jobs
- Arborist
- Forest Engineer
- Forestry Worker
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