Texas 20-Hour Structural Pest Control Apprentice Training

Students are also required to submit the certificate of completion with the renewal.

This SPCS 20 Hour Structural Technician and Apprentice Training course meets the 20 hour ‘classroom’ training for apprentices required by the Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Service, or SPCS, in the general standards with at least two hours in each of the following subjects: 

• Federal and state laws that regulate the industry
• Recognition of pests and pest damage
• Pesticide labels and label comprehension
• Pesticide safety
• Environmental protection
• Application equipment and techniques
• Pesticide formulations and actions
• Emergency procedures and pesticide cleanup, and procedures for immediate reporting of spills and misapplications
• Basic principles of mathematics, chemistry, toxicology and entomology
• Non-chemical pest control techniques, including biological, mechanical, and prevention techniques.

The Texas 20-Hour Structural Pest Control Apprentice Technician Training is designed for individuals who need general standards training for structural pest control apprentice or technician requirements in Texas.

This online course provides a convenient, self-paced way to complete the required 20 hours of apprentice technician training through All Star Training, a Texas Department of Agriculture-approved structural pest control course provider. The course covers essential general standards topics, including federal and state laws, pest recognition, pesticide labels, pesticide safety, environmental protection, application equipment, application techniques, pesticide formulations, pesticide actions, and integrated pest management.

Students can complete the training online at their own pace and receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course. This training is ideal for new employees, apprentices, and individuals preparing to work in structural pest control under Texas requirements.

Licensing and training requirements may change. Students should verify current requirements directly with the Texas Department of Agriculture before relying on this information.