laborer

pest control technician

entry level laborer

field technician

applicator

Mosquito Squad

first you get your applicator's license which you will need to do the job. Once hired, you will normally work Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday if we get a rain day. a typical workday starts early, about 6:30 am you show up to prepare your truck and equipment. roll out at 7 am and start your route. the process is pretty routine and if youre new, youll be paired with a seasoned technician who will train you on the job. Ive learned a ton about route work, pesticides, and tricks of the trade that make me more efficient at the job. Management is great, they just want you to be a self-starter and want to work. thats not much to ask, and they are very understanding and compassionate. they throw a celebration party each season towards the end, give out nice gifts and spoil us with great food. workplace culture is great, we often try to help each other out on routes if we can. at Mosquito Squad we have each others' backs and if a route is tough we like to try to tackle it togather. hardest part of the job is dealing with the unpredictable (road work, equipment malfunctions, losing service in the work app or gps in the back woods. plus you will be doing a lot of walking but if you embrace that it will get you into shape that part isnt bad, just get good waterproof boots) most enjoyable part of the job is the crew and management great people all around and the feeling of freedom you get driving in the truck enjoying your music and seeing some of the neat places our customers live. great lakeside veiws etc)

I was in desperate need of a job this 2022 summer and I applied for this job. This job got me out of the cycle of job hopping and I'm extremely grateful for it.

The first thing I'll say is you don't need previous experience in this field for this job. They will pay you to get your pesticide license, and once you pass, you're in. The job is really simple. You have a route every day in different locations, and you just drive with your work truck, put chemicals into your blowers, and spray away. The average day was about 14-16 houses. It's an extremely easy job and you finish the day (depending on your  pace) at about 11am-12pm. I enjoyed that once I was done with work, I had the rest of the day to myself. You typically work from 6am-12pm/6am-1pm and the pay was good. It's definitely a good summer job for college students looking for good money and if you care, you definitely will get some good exercise in. Management really depends on the location but where I was, the people there were some of the funniest, coolest management I had. They were extremely understanding and actually cared for your well being, unlike other jobs.

There were some small things I disliked about the job but it was so miniscule that the good outweighs the bad.

In terms of Job advancement, you don't really move up in the company unless you work continuously for the next few years there. That is if you wanna stay in the company and continue moving up. Job is seasonal so you def have to get a job in the offtime season to keep bringing in money.

Overall was a good experience. I'll miss it.

Typical day starts with driving to the shop, grabbing your stuff, finding whatever random truck you were assigned to that day, and getting lost two or three times before reaching your destination as routing will frequently give you the wrong address or altered customer information. When you misspray a house, even if you called routing to get confirmation that you’re in the right place, just know that it’s YOU throwing the blower back on to fix THEIR mistake. 
 Unfortunately, this job is also haunted with corporate time limits, and you will not be getting lunches. While the management I experienced was great, I recognize that you may not end up as lucky as me. I hope you can cover three acres in TEN minutes with a gas mask and a backpack blower on, because that is something that will be expected of you from time to time.
 Overall, I rate the experience a 2/10, you could get paid better with lower risk if you committed to the McDonalds grind or overnight stocking.

Working at Mosquito Squad was great for me. The franchise owner is a fun, happy go lucky guy with great people skills and an infectious personality. Scheduling time off is a breeze, the pay is pretty good and there are options for overtime. Aside from hot days and the occasional rude customer/neighbor (and the solar company next door stealing our parking) there's not much to dislike. I do have one frustration that I cannot forget to mention though: the Lead Technician. He is passive aggressive, has poor communication skills, and has caused more than one technician to leave and the upper management doesn't do anything about it. To be fair, he's good at his job, but with no one to review his actions and keep him in check I doubt things will get better. In that department.
Still, despite middle management issues, the overall job is great, offers a lot of autonomy, and the scheduling and pay is excellent for a starting job in pest control. 

Great Management, Great training. I started at 17 an hour 2 years ago, went up to 20 last summer.

It's a truly fantastic company, they invest a lot of time and resources into constantly building their business, hiring new people, and making sure that their employees are treated right and home at a decent time every day.

Be Ready to work, sometimes hard, in the spring/summer to treat customers properties, very sweaty, yet very rewarding.

Many of the customers are very nice, you meet many nice people, nice dogs, etc, in the field. You receive cash tips sometimes from the really loyal and appreciative customers.

The company is really great for people trying to get their foot into a new industry, I now have an amazing career in pest control, and if I am available to work during the spring/summer, even if only part time, I would love to return to Mosquito Squad, they are truly an amazing company, and you learn a lot in the process.

What is the best part of working at the company?
This is hands down the best company I’ve ever worked for. The owner is truly one of a kind — an amazing boss and an even better person. Employees are genuinely valued and supported, and that care shows in everything we do. Customers and employees alike are treated with respect and kindness, which is why they come back year after year. It’s rare to find a workplace that takes care of both its employees and its customers this well, and I’m proud to be part of it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Honestly, there isn’t a particularly stressful part of the job. Any challenges that come up are handled with support from management and the team, which keeps stress levels low.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment and culture are always positive, fun, and supportive. There’s a lot of engagement, acknowledgement, and appreciation, and employees truly feel valued. It’s a workplace where people enjoy coming in and supporting each other.

What is the best part of working at the company?
"A truly great, family-oriented company that genuinely cares about its employees. Management takes the time to listen, support, and invest in their team, creating a positive and welcoming work environment. I’m proud to be part of a company that values its people as much as its success."

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There wouldn't be anything I could say to complain about this company they are really good to work for.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work atmosphere is amazing. Very laid back, very friendly. All around easy going.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When I first come into work I have all the tools and necessary chemicals I need set out and ready to go for me early in the morning. I have my list of places to go on my phone app. Everything really is made so cookie cutter like to where you don't have a whole lot of questions. Training is provided for people who are new to the industry. It's all around great.

The job tends to give you long hours, which means 12 hour days(or more) are not exactly uncommon, especially towards the beginning of the season. The owners are easy to get a hold of, which is good considering how often unexpected things happen, like customers with questions or new customers or equipment breakage or properties added from one route to another. There is not much incentive for advancement, as a salaried position will not pay as much as an hourly position, once you account for overtime pay, and there tends to be a lot of overtime. The company pays for all gas, and provides drinks and snacks, but lunch is not provided. The starting pay when I left was $15 an hour, which means you can get higher or the same pay for often easier work somewhere else, where you don't have to walk into a cloud of pesticide all day. The main appeal is, again, the overtime pay.

My experience at Mosquito Squad was a give and take. I had great hourly pay, I was great at my job and it was a great environment to work at, in the beginning. The company all and all is a good company to work for. The product works, which makes it easier to sell to customers. The only issue I had was with the Owner at my location. They were self centered and only cared about their company and it was okay if their employees got smushed as long as the company was succeeding. A typical day would be checking the emails, being the first one to answer all phone calls, handle customer complaints, giving quotes, answering questions about product, taking payments, and setting up payment methods. This job has helped me with being independent at a job and good customer communication skills. All and all this job is pretty self explanatory and an easy one if you can get a hang of the business website.

What is the best part of working at the company?
To pick the best part of working here is honestly hard because of how amazing it is. From the owner to the people getting hired on seasonally there is never a downside. The system in place and the ones behind the scenes that make it all work is truly amazing. Let alone just the way the squad makes you feel. It truly is always a beautiful day at the squad. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The only stress I get working here is when I have gotten sick and needed to make up work on a time crunch. Even then it’s not pressuring. It’s just my own personal preference. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Top notch. Not a single company out there can compete with the squad’s environment. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I get in the office check my emails then tackle whatever task is of most importance could be training material, social media stuff, Seo and keyword research, or warehouse duties.

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