Automation index
How much of a Pest control technician’s job can AI already do?
A protocol and a sheet come earlier. Treating without poisoning the people who live there do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pest control technician
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#254 / 633
View rankingPest control technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, species and the treatment plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Bait, apply, seal and look again.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Sheets, schedule and the certificate for the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Explain risks, times and what is not a miracle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Rules, biocides and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
That the pest drops and nobody else pays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pest control
- inspect infestations
- bait
- apply biocides
- seal entry points
- treatment certificate
- identify species
- not poison anyone
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7544
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Plasterboard fitter
19%
#514 / 633
View rankingPlasterboard fitter
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Setting-out, tracks and the board cut list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Studs, boards and the screw to the noggin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Insulation, joints and hearing the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Jointing, corners and the painter behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Services, pipe runs and not chopping extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Plumb, and not leaving the joint proud.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit plasterboard
- set out partitions
- tracks
- jointing
- acoustic insulation
- boards
- corners
- service runs
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 7123