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Sort and compare pest control licensing requirements side-by-side across all 50 states.
| State | Exam Required? | EPA Cert? | Training Hours | Fees | CE Hours | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | Yes | Yes | — | $250 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | Yes | Yes | — | $130 | 8 | March 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Yes | Yes | — | $380 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | Yes | Yes | 40 | $250 | 4 | March 2026 |
| California(CA) | Yes | Yes | 40 | $680 | 8 | March 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | Yes | Yes | — | $490 | 12 | March 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Yes | Yes | — | $805 | 12 | March 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Yes | Yes | — | $250 | 12 | March 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | Yes | — | $375 | 8 | March 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | Yes | 40 | $700 | 4 | March 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Yes | Yes | — | $325 | 25 | March 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | Yes | Yes | — | $400 | 12 | March 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | Yes | Yes | — | $275 | 16 | March 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Yes | Yes | — | $600 | 24 | March 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | Yes | Yes | — | $180 | 5 | March 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | Yes | Yes | — | $200 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | Yes | Yes | — | $460 | 4 | March 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Yes | Yes | — | $95 | 12 | March 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Yes | Yes | — | $240 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | Yes | Yes | — | Operator: ~$115–$125+ (Core exam $10 + Category exam(s) $10 each + license fee ~$105); Master: ~$165–$175+ (Core $10 + Category $10 + Regulations $10 + oral exam $50 + license fee ~$105); Firm License adds $200 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $225–$250+ for one category (certified applicator at $75 + business license at $150); additional $30 per registered employee; $25 per each additional main category of certification | 6 | April 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Yes | Yes | — | $575 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | Yes | Yes | — | $295 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | Yes | Yes | — | Commercial applicator (1 category): ~$139+ (exam $75 + license $64 + ACRRA surcharge). Structural Journeyman: ~$300+ (exam $250 + license $50 + ACRRA surcharge). Company license: $225 additional. | 6 | April 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Yes | Yes | — | At minimum $55 (exam admin fee); additional application, license, and company license fees not specified in available sources | 6 | April 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | Yes | Yes | — | Certified Commercial Applicator: approximately $95+ ($45 exam fee + $50 license fee, plus any additional category exam fees) | 6 | April 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | Yes | Yes | — | $85 per Commercial Applicator license (exam fee not confirmed from official sources) | 6 | April 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $145+ (exam fees ~$55 per exam x at least 2 exams = $110, plus $90 license fee; actual cost depends on number of category exams needed) | 6 | April 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Yes | Yes | — | Third-party sources estimate initial regulatory costs (principal exam, business license, insurance, bonding) at approximately $1,500–$3,000; NDA advises contacting the agency for current fee schedules | 6 | April 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | Yes | Yes | — | Minimum ~$75 per applicator (exam fee $15 + license fee $60); business/firm registration fee amount not confirmed from official sources | 6 | April 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | Yes | Yes | 40 | $340 | 8 | March 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $210+ for a Commercial Applicator (e.g., $55 Core exam + $55 Category exam + $100 license fee); more if additional category exams are required | 6 | April 2026 |
| New York(NY) | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,300 | 12 | March 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Yes | Yes | — | $300 | 5 | March 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $35 ($10 exam fee + $25 license fee) per third-party sources; additional category exam fees apply; verify with official program | 6 | April 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Yes | Yes | — | $305 | 5 | March 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $95 (core exam) + $95 (one category exam) + $100 (first category business license) = ~$290 minimum for a single-category commercial applicator; additional category exams and practical exam fees add to this total. Service Technician ID issuance or renewal: $20 per card. | 6 | April 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | Yes | Yes | — | $200 | 8 | March 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | Yes | Yes | — | $205 | 6 | March 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $56.13–$101.13+ depending on credentials sought (e.g., $26.13 exam fee + $30.00 license fee = $56.13 for commercial license only; add $26.13 per category exam + $45.00 per category certificate for restricted-use certification) | 6 | April 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $175–$225+ for a commercial applicant entering Category 7A: Core exam ($75) + Category exam ($50) + Commercial license fee ($50) + Business license ($150) + DCA fee ($50) = ~$375 total for a new solo Category 7A business operator; individual commercial applicator only (no business): ~$175 | 6 | April 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | Yes | Yes | — | $35 (applicator license fee only; no separate initial application fee found in official sources) | 6 | April 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximate initial costs: $25 (certification exam) + $150 (licensing exam) + ~$20/year license fee + $200/year charter fee + $10,000 surety bond (or $50,000 for WDO/GRC/FUM/BDC new companies). Total out-of-pocket (excluding bond): roughly $395+ for first year for a single-category operator running a charter | 6 | April 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Yes | Yes | — | $750 | 5 | March 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Yes | Yes | — | $65–$125 for commercial applicator license (3-year); additional business license fee (amount not confirmed from official source); proof of liability insurance also required | 6 | April 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | Yes | Yes | — | Applicator license: $30–$120/year depending on number of categories. Company license: $75/year. Online exam service fee (if applicable): $60/exam. Retake fees: $25/exam. No separate initial application fee confirmed from official sources. | 6 | April 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | Yes | — | $150 | 8 | March 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Yes | Yes | — | $575 | 20 | March 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $40–$60+ for an individual (exam fee $20 + license fee $20, plus any additional category exam fees at $20 each). LPAB business license fee amount not confirmed from official source. | 6 | April 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Yes | Yes | — | Approximately $185–$230+ (certification fee $75 + ICAL $40 + PBL $70 = $185 minimum; plus optional Pearson VUE exam fee $45 and UW PAT training manual $40–$50 PDF/print) | 6 | April 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | Yes | Yes | — | $25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026) | 6 | April 2026 |
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