Career Details

Certified IPM Technician

Description

The Certified IPM Technician (CIT) is ESA's newest credential for the pest management industry, launching in the third quarter of 2021. The CIT is geared towards those professionals with one to four years of experience in Pest Control and there is no licensing requirement beyond being qualified to apply pesticides in the jurisdiction you work in. Since the credential is geared towards those with less experience, it will focus primarily on IPM procedures related to the most common household pests.

Certifying Organization

Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation

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Median Annual Income

$43,180

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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