Citrus Pest Advisor | IPM Expert | PCA Licensed + Benefits

Bee Sweet Citrus; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc., a grower, packer and shipper in California’s Central Valley, seeks an experienced pest control specialist with at least 5 years in citrus IPM. Travel between ranches requires a valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.

Responsibilities include scouting fields, evaluating chemicals, coordinating pesticide applications with ranch managers, and ensuring compliance with state regulations while maintaining inventory and leading field scouts.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record required.
• BS in Agriculture or plant science preferred.
• Able to follow Fleet Safety Program and Policies.
• Valid PCA license required.

Responsibilities

• Find insects, diseases, weeds and implement IPM programs.
• Monitor and scout fields for economic thresholds.
• Evaluate chemical efficacy in fields.
• Correctly apply chemicals for fruit quality.
• Coordinate pesticide applications with ranch managers.
• Comply with California Department of Pesticide Regulations.
• Order chemicals and maintain inventory.
• Manage field scouts and coordinate pest control operations.

Skills

Clean driving record

Fleet Safety Program and Policies

Valid PCA license

Education

BS in Agriculture or plant science

Job description

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc., a grower, packer and shipper in California’s Central Valley, seeks an experienced pest control specialist with at least 5 years in citrus IPM. Travel between ranches requires a valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.

Responsibilities include scouting fields, evaluating chemicals, coordinating pesticide applications with ranch managers, and ensuring compliance with state regulations while maintaining inventory and leading field scouts.