Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers

Fumigadores y otros controladores de plagas y malas hierbas

2.5
AI exposure: Low
2.5 / 10
Theoretical estimate — not a prediction
Employees
1K
Average salary
23,591 €
Exposed wage index
8M €
employment × salary × score
Score sub-components
D
Displacement potential 2.5
C
Current AI capability 4
F
Physical barrier 9
R
Regulatory friction 5
Formula: (D*C/10)*(1-F/20)*(1-R/20)
Automation vector
Fumigators and pest controllers apply chemical products to eliminate insects or rodents in urban, agricultural, or industrial physical environments. AI assists through IoT-connected smart traps that alert to pest presence and predict activity peaks based on climate conditions. The physical application of biocides in hard-to-access areas and the on-site inspection to identify the source of the infestation require direct and expert human technical intervention.
Automation vector (Spanish)
Fumigadores y controladores de plagas aplican productos químicos para eliminar insectos o roedores en entornos físicos urbanos, agrícolas o industriales. La IA asiste mediante trampas inteligentes conectadas por IoT que alertan sobre la presencia de plagas y predice picos de actividad según el clima. La aplicación física de biocidas en rincones de difícil acceso y la inspección presencial para identificar el origen de la plaga requieren una intervención técnica humana directa y experta.
Augmentation EU AI Act: Minimal risk Employment confidence: B
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Source: LFS Q4 2025, INE Census 2021, SEPE 2024 · Methodology v30 · CC BY 4.0 · Authors: Álvaro de Nicolás, Miguel Sureda