Essential Pest Control Technician Tools
Everything you need to start your career as a pest control technician. Hand tools, power tools, safety gear, and the estimated startup cost.
At a glance
10
Hand tools
Day-one essentials
4
Power tools
Add as you grow
6
Safety items
Non-negotiable
$1,000–$3,000 for sprayers, bait equipment, and PPE; $3,000–$8,000 more for a vehicle, a termite rig, and a starter chemical inventory. Licensing and exam fees vary by state.
Startup cost
Full kit
Hand tools
Essential hand tools
- Backpack or compressed-air sprayer
- Bait gun and bait stations
- Powder duster
- Inspection flashlight and mirror
- Moisture meter
- Telescoping pole
- Crack-and-crevice tips
- Exclusion caulking gun
- Hand lens
- Cordless drill (treatment holes)
Power tools
Power tools to invest in
- Power sprayer rig
- Termite drill
- Fogger or mister
- HEPA shop vacuum
Safety
Safety gear (non-negotiable)
- Respirator with chemical cartridges
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Tyvek coverall
- Safety goggles
- Boots
- Knee pads
Budget
Estimated startup cost
$1,000–$3,000 for sprayers, bait equipment, and PPE; $3,000–$8,000 more for a vehicle, a termite rig, and a starter chemical inventory. Licensing and exam fees vary by state.
A starter kit covers hand tools and basic power tools. Specialized tools (drain machines, bending machines, etc.) are usually purchased once you start handling specific job types.