Health and safety hazards for pest controllers and fumigators include:

• Diseases and cancers from exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic chemicals.
• Irritation or allergic reaction from insect bites or stings, and plants.
• Snake bites or other poisonous bites from animals/wildlife.
• West Nile virus from mosquitoes.
• Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever from ticks.
• Rabies.
• Histoplasmosis from bird droppings.
• Hantavirus from rodent droppings.
• Hazards from flammable or combustible materials.
• Working in awkward positions or carrying heavy equipment.
• Walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting heavy or awkward objects.
• Repetitive manual operations.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures with risks of heat stress.
• Injuries from working with power tools and other vibrating machinery.
• Stress and increased risk of injury from extended work days.