Pest controller NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for pest controller.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for pest controller is 73202 (Pest controllers and fumigators), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
73202
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73202 covers
Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 73202 — Pest controllers and fumigators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
- Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
- Fumigate households
- Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
- Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
To use NOC 73202 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 73202 →
Other job titles under NOC 73202
- Animal control trapper
- Pest control operator
- Pest control service representative
- Pest control technician
- Pest exterminator
- Pest fumigator
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73202, one of these may fit better:
- Airport air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Avalanche controller — NOC 22214 (Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology, TEER 2)
- Chief rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
- Enroute air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Logging company corporate controller — NOC 00015 (Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities, TEER 0)
- Pest control service manager — NOC 60040 (Managers in customer and personal services, TEER 0)
- Pest control supervisor — NOC 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers, TEER 2)
- Rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for pest controller?+
In NOC 2021, "pest controller" is an example title in unit group 73202 — Pest controllers and fumigators. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is pest controller eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73202 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does pest controller get extra CRS points?+
NOC 73202 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a pest controller get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 73202 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says pest controller but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 73202. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.