Chance Lafferty
Nixa
Summary
Knowledgeable pest control professional with several years of experience helping customers prevent and eliminate infestations. Trained in safe chemical and fumigant applications. Customer service, sales and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pest Control Technician
Priority Pest Control
Springfield
05.2013 - 04.2026
- Inspected residential and commercial properties for pest infestations.
- Applied pesticides and treatments according to safety guidelines.
- Educated clients on pest prevention and maintenance practices.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments and customer interactions.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided timely solutions.
- Followed up on service calls to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Mixed chemicals according to label directions in order to create effective solutions for treating pests.
- Conducted interior and exterior applications of insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, growth regulators and other products using hand or power sprayers, dusters and foggers.
- Diagnosed pest issues based on observed evidence such as droppings, tracks or nests.
- Set mechanical traps, baits, and glue boards to remove pests from interior areas.
- Communicated with customers regarding any safety concerns they may have prior to performing any treatments.
- Maintained knowledge and adhered to state rules and regulations.
- Performed inspections of customer premises to assess pest infestations and determine appropriate treatments.
Stocker/customer service/cashier/key carrier
Orscheln Farm & Home
Marshfield
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Stocked shelves with products to maintain organized displays.
- Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store.
- Operated forklifts to move inventory safely and efficiently.
- Ran cash registers as needed.
- Minor managerial jobs as key carrier.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
Education
Marshfield High School
Marshfield, MissouriSkills
- Pest identification
- Chemical application
- Safety compliance
- Integrated pest management
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Service sales
- Forklift operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pest Control Technician
Priority Pest Control
05.2013 - 04.2026
Stocker/customer service/cashier/key carrier
Orscheln Farm & Home
03.2010 - 05.2013
Marshfield High School