Pest Control Continuing Education FAQs

1. When do I need to complete the Pest Control continuing education (CE) requirements to renew my Pesticide Applicator license?

The most common question we get from professional pesticide applicators and technicians is: When do I need to renew my pesticide license? The answer varies by state, but generally it is every 1-2 years.

See below for a summary of the requirements in a selection of states that we serve. All Star Training is a leading provider of state-approved Pest Control continuing education courses online. More information is available on the profession pages for each state listed on our Courses Offered page.

Alaska Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 3 years by license anniversary date 12 hours of CE
Arizona Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by May 1st, May 31st to avoid a late fee. 6 hours of CE; Qualified Applicators: 12 Hours CE
California Pest Control Continuing Education	CA DPR: Every year by December 31st – 4 hours of CE CA Structural Board: Every year by June 30th – 4 hours of CE Branch 2 & 3: 2 Hours IPM, 2 General ; Branch 1: 4 General
Florida Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by license anniversary date 4 hours of Core CE plus the number in license category
Georgia Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by December 31st. Recertification every 5 years, credits submitted at least 90 days in advance. At least 4 hours of CE
Idaho Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by license anniversary date 7 hours of CE; 3 hours online
Massachusetts Pest Control Continuing Education	Every three years on or before June 30th 6 hours of CE; Commercial/Private: 12 hours
Maryland Pest Control Continuing Education	CE Requirements 8 credits – Category 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 13 every year 6 credits – Category 2, 5, 6 every year 4 credits – Category 10 every year 4 credits – Private the last year of each 3-year cycle 4 credits – Category 4 & 11 every three years
Maine Pest Control Continuing Education	Every three years 3 hours of CE
North Carolina Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 2 of 5 years 4-10 hours of CE depending on license categories
New Jersey Pest Control Continuing Education	Every five years by October 31st 4 hours of CE
New Mexico Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by December 31st   Private: 5 hours of CE Commercial: 4 hours of CE Other license types: 4-8 hours of CE
Nevada Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by December 31st   Certified Applicators: 12 hours of CE Principals/Operators: 6 hours of CE
Oklahoma Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 5 years by December 31st   5-20+ hours of CE depending on license categories
Oregon Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 5 years by December 31st   Private: 16 hours of CE; *8 hours max/yr. Public/Commercial: 40 hours of CE; *15 hours max/yr.
Pennsylvania Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year by license anniversary date   6 hours of Core CE; up to 10 hours depending on license categories
South Carolina Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 5 years by December 31st   Private: 5 hours of CE Commercial & Noncommercial: 10 hours of CE
Tennessee Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 3 years by June 30th   6-30+ hours of CE depending on license categories
Texas Pest Control Continuing Education	Private: Every 5 years by December 31st Commercial & Noncommercial: Every year   Private: 15 hours of CE Commercial & Noncommercial: 5 hours of CE
Utah Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 3 years by December 31st   Private: 6 hours of CE Commercial & Noncommercial: 24 hours
Virginia Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 2 years by license anniversary date   3 hours of CE
Vermont Pest Control Continuing Education	Every 5 years by license anniversary date   Private: 8 hours of CE Commercial & Noncommercial: 16 hours of CE
Washington Pest Control Continuing Education	Every year on license anniversary date but 5 years to complete recertification requirements   8-20 hours of CE depending on license type
West Virginia Pest Control Continuing Education	Private/Commercial: Every 3 years by license anniversary date; Technician: Every year Private: 5 hours of CE Commercial: 10 hours of CE Technician: 2 hours of CE
Wyoming Pest Control Continuing Education	Commercial: 24 hours of CE Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on Jan. 31. Private applicators, every 5 years by April 30th

 

2. How many CE credit hours (CEUs) do I need to complete to renew my Pesticide license?

This is the second most common question, and once again (like most of these questions) it depends on the state you operate in.

Please see the table above for a summary of the credit hour requirements in a selection of states, but recognize that these are subject to change as the state governing bodies release new information.

 

3. Where can I find the Department of Agriculture Pesticide License CE requirements and state-approved providers of Pest Control continuing education courses?

Pesticide licenses are regulated and administered at the state level by various governing bodies. Similarly, providers of continuing education must receive approval and be accredited by the state governing boards. Only CE courses completed with an approved provider will be acceptable to meet state certification requirements.

Fortunately, All Star Training is a licensed and approved provider in all states that it offers pesticide continuing education courses. Unlike many providers, our courses are 100% online, allowing you to complete the CE requirements on your own time and at your own pace.

Please see the table below for a summary of the relevant state governing bodies and the list of approved Pesticide continuing education providers.

Alaska Pest Control Continuing Education	Alaska Division of Environmental Health Pesticide Control Program https://dec.alaska.gov/
Arizona Pest Control Continuing Education	Arizona Department of Agriculture https://agriculture.az.gov/
California Pest Control Continuing Education	California Department of Pesticide Regulation https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/
Connecticut Pest Control Continuing Education	Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection https://portal.ct.gov/
Florida Pest Control Continuing Education	Florida Department of Agriculture https://www.fdacs.gov/
Georgia Pest Control Continuing Education	Georgia Department of Agriculture http://agr.georgia.gov/
Idaho Pest Control Continuing Education	Idaho Department of Agriculture https://agri.idaho.gov/
Massachusetts Pest Control Continuing Education	Massachusetts Department of Agriculture http://www.mass.gov/
Maryland Pest Control Continuing Education	Maryland Department of Agriculture www.mda.state.md.us
Maine Pest Control Continuing Education	Maine Department of Agriculture www.maine.gov/
North Carolina Pest Control Continuing Education	North Carolina Department of Agriculture http://www.ncagr.gov/
New Mexico Pest Control Continuing Education	New Mexico Department of Agriculture https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/
Nevada Pest Control Continuing Education	Nevada Department of Agriculture http://agri.nv.gov/
Oklahoma Pest Control Continuing Education	Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry https://www.ag.ok.gov/
Oregon Pest Control Continuing Education	Oregon Department of Agriculture https://www.oregon.gov/
Pennsylvania Pest Control Continuing Education	Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/
South Carolina Pest Control Continuing Education	Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture https://www.clemson.edu/
Tennessee Pest Control Continuing Education	Tennessee Department of Agriculture https://www.tn.gov/
Texas Pest Control Continuing Education	Texas Department of Agriculture https://www.texasagriculture.gov/
Utah Pest Control Continuing Education	Utah Department of Agriculture https://ag.utah.gov/
Virginia Pest Control Continuing Education	Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Vermont Pest Control Continuing Education	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets https://agriculture.vermont.gov/
Washington Pest Control Continuing Education	Washington State Department of Agriculture https://agr.wa.gov/
West Virginia Pest Control Continuing Education	West Virginia Department of Agriculture https://agriculture.wv.gov/
Wyoming Pest Control Continuing Education	Wyoming Department of Agriculture https://wyagric.state.wy.us/

 

4. In what other states is my Pesticide license accepted? 

While licenses are granted at the individual state level, some states offer pest control license reciprocity whereby an out-of-state licensed pest control technician may be allowed to obtain a license within the state provided that they have maintained licensing requirements in the reciprocal state that are consistent with the resident state requirements. However: Reciprocity between states may not extend to CE courses due to state-specific laws and regulations.

Fortunately, some states have similar licensing requirements and may offer reciprocity to licensed pesticide applicators and technicians in comparable states. See below for a list of which states offer reciprocity and the reciprocal states for each:

Alaska Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived if licensed in another state
Arizona Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived if licensed in another state
California Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis
Connecticut Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived if licensed in another state
Florida Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis
Georgia Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived if licensed in another state
Idaho Pest Control	Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
Massachusetts Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis
Maryland Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived if licensed in another state
Maine Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis
North Carolina Pest Control	Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia; None for Structural
New Mexico Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis
Nevada Pest Control	None
Oklahoma Pest Control	Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas
Oregon Pest Control	Idaho and Washington
Pennsylvania Pest Control	Delaware, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
South Carolina Pest Control	All Categories: Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia All Categories except 7A and 7B: Florida & Georgia All Categories except 11: North Carolina 1A, 1B, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Only: Arkansas Non-Commercial / Private Only: Mississippi
Tennessee Pest Control	Mississippi
Texas Pest Control	Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oklahoma
Utah Pest Control	Varies depending on state and license type
Virginia Pest Control	Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee and South Carolina
Vermont Pest Control	New Jersey & New York
Washington Pest Control	Arizona, California, Idaho, Indiana, Oregon; None for Structural
West Virginia Pest Control	Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia
Wyoming Pest Control	Exam requirements may be waived on a case by case basis

 

5. How do I renew my Pesticide license if my license is inactive or I have missed the renewal deadline?

Some states may allow for inactive or expired licenses to be renewed by completing the required continuing education requirements and re-applying for a license without having to complete any additional pre-licensing training or apprenticeship. While some states may offer a grace period, the continuing education requirements (as applicable) are almost always required prior to renewal.

 

6. How long do I need to retain a copy of my completed Pesticide continuing education certificate?

Course completions are reported to the licensing board the next business day unless the state requires licensees to report.  You can access your completion certificate in the ‘Past Courses’ tab any time after you complete the course.

 

7. What do I need to study prior to completing my pest control continuing education (CE)?

All material for the online course is included.

 

8. Can I complete my pest control continuing education (CE) courses online?

In many states, the answer is YES! If your state requires continuing education for license renewal, you can usually complete the course online.  There are some states where online courses are not allowed, and also some states where only partial credit can be obtained from online courses.  Please visit our Courses Offered page to complete your CE credit today! If a course is not available in your state, please let us know using our Contact Us page and we will do our best to become an approved provider.