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Pest Control
Total cost: $250 | Training: 40 hours
4
License Categories
Yes
Exam Required?
4 hrs
CE Hours
$250
Total Initial Fees
1 year experience or 2 years college with entomology coursework
Experience
Required
EPA Certification
Arkansas offers 4 pest control license categories. Available: Termite and Structural Pest (Class 1), Household Pest and Rodent Control (Class 2), Fumigation, Lawn and Ornamental. Choose the category that matches the services you plan to provide.
Complete the required pest control training. Minimum 40 training hours required. University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension; 40 hours on-the-job training under qualified trainer Apprenticeship is available: 40 hours verifiable on-the-job training under direct supervision of qualified trainer with at least 1 year experience.
Gain supervised work experience in pest control. Required: 1 year experience or 2 years college with entomology coursework. Registered agents must work under direct supervision of a commercial applicator
Pass the Arkansas pest control licensing exam. Administered by State-administered through Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Format: Multiple choice, closed book. Passing score: 70%. Exam categories: Core Exam, Termite/Structural (Class 1), Household Pest/Rodent (Class 2), Fumigation. Exam fee: $25.
Obtain EPA certification for applying restricted-use pesticides. Categories: Category 7 - Industrial/Institutional/Structural, Category 3 - Turf and Ornamental. Federal EPA certification is required for any applicator using restricted-use pesticides. State certification covers general-use pesticides.
Obtain general liability insurance (minimum $300,000) and a surety bond of Required for termite/WDO work as required by Arkansas.
Submit your application to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - State Plant Board. Application fee: $50. Technician license fee: $25. Operator license fee: $50. Total initial fees: $250.
Arkansas requires a separate business license for pest control companies. Requirements: Employ at least one commercial applicator, Pay license holder fee ($100 for 0-30 agents, $250 for 31-60, $500 for 61+), Obtain required insurance, Register with State Plant Board, Tiered fee structure confirmed: $100 (0–30 agents), $250 (31–60 agents), $500 (61+ agents). License must be renewed prior to June 30 annually.. Business license fee: $100.
Renew your license every Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually. 4 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $100.
Total Initial Licensing Fees
$250
Includes application, exam,
and license fees
Application Fee
$50
Exam Fee
$25
Technician License
$25
Operator License
$50
Business License
$100
Renewal Fee
$100
Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually
Additional costs: General liability insurance (min. $300,000) and surety bond (Required for termite/WDO work) may also be required.
Exam required
Additional Training
Verified40 hours on-the-job training under qualified trainer
Exam required
Additional Training
Verified40 hours on-the-job training under qualified trainer
Exam required
Additional Training
VerifiedAdditional fumigation safety training required
Exam required
Entry-level allowing work under supervision of a licensed commercial applicator
Requirements
Licensed to independently perform pest control and supervise technicians
Requirements
License to operate a pest control business
Requirements
Exam Requirements
VerifiedState Exam Required
Examination Requirement
Exam Categories
Exam Provider
State-administered through Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Passing Score
70%
Exam Format
Multiple choice, closed book
Retake Policy
May retake after waiting period
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Experience required
1 year experience or 2 years college with entomology coursework
Experience Required
Supervision Details
Registered agents must work under direct supervision of a commercial applicator
Required
Training
40 hrs
Training Hours
Approved Programs
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension; 40 hours on-the-job training under qualified trainer
Apprenticeship
40 hours verifiable on-the-job training under direct supervision of qualified trainer with at least 1 year experience
EPA certification required
EPA Categories
Details
Federal EPA certification is required for any applicator using restricted-use pesticides. State certification covers general-use pesticides.
Required
GL Insurance
Min: $300,000
Required
Surety Bond
Amount: Required for termite/WDO work
Required
Business License
Yes
Separate from Individual
Requirements
Not sure if you need a pest control license? Check whether your state requires one.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $50 |
Exam Fee | $25 |
Technician License Fee | $25 |
Operator License Fee | $50 |
Business License Fee | $100 |
Renewal Fee | $100 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on categories and license type | $250 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedAnnual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Categories
Renewal Fee
$100
Regulatory Board
Pest control licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering integrated pest management, pesticide safety, environmental regulations, and applicable state/federal law updates.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Transfer Details
Arkansas does not offer formal reciprocity for out-of-state licenses.
Pest control license reciprocity varies by state. Some states accept credentials from other states with equivalent requirements, while others require applicants to pass the state exam regardless of prior certification.
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IPM not specifically mandated
Details
IPM is encouraged but not mandated.
Additional certification required for RUP
Requirements
Must obtain state certification to apply restricted-use pesticides. Core and category exams required.
Arkansas requires 40 hours of verifiable on-the-job training under a qualified trainer before taking exams. License holder (business) fees scale based on the number of registered agents: $100 for 0-30, $250 for 31-60, $500 for 61+.
Arkansas requires 40 hours of verifiable on-the-job training.
License holder fees scale with number of registered agents.
Licenses run on state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
The State Plant Board oversees pest control regulation.
There is no interstate compact for pest control operators. EPA restricted-use pesticide certification is a separate federal requirement.
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Arkansas requires passing a state exam for pest control licensing. EPA certification is also required. All licensing is managed through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - State Plant Board.
Requirements vary by state and license category. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.