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Pest Control
Total cost: $805
Governing Authority
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Official website →4
License Categories
Yes
Exam Required?
12 hrs
CE Hours
$805
Total Initial Fees
Experience required for supervisory certification
Experience
Required
EPA Certification
Connecticut offers 4 pest control license categories. Available: General Pest Control, Termite/WDO, Fumigation, Turf and Ornamental. Choose the category that matches the services you plan to provide.
Gain supervised work experience in pest control. Required: Experience required for supervisory certification. Operational-certified applicators work under supervisory-certified applicators
Pass the Connecticut pest control licensing exam. Administered by State-administered by DEEP; $200 exam fee. Format: Multiple choice, closed book. Passing score: 70%. Exam categories: Core Exam, Category-specific exams. Exam fee: $200.
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) as required by Connecticut.
Submit your application to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Application fee: $80-$285. Technician license fee: $80. Operator license fee: $285. Total initial fees: $805.
Connecticut requires a separate business license for pest control companies. Requirements: Employ certified applicators (supervisory or operational), Pay $240 annual business registration fee, Obtain required insurance. Business license fee: $240.
Renew your license every 5 years. 12 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $80-$285.
Total Initial Licensing Fees
$805
Includes application, exam,
and license fees
Application Fee
$80-$285
Exam Fee
$200
Technician License
$80
Operator License
$285
Business License
$240
Renewal Fee
$80-$285
5 years
Additional costs: General liability insurance (min. $300,000) may also be required.
Exam required
Exam required
Exam required
Additional Training
VerifiedAdditional fumigation safety training required
Exam required
Operational-level certification for commercial applicators working under supervision
Requirements
Supervisory-level certification allowing independent work and supervision of others
Requirements
Annual registration for pest control businesses
Requirements
Exam Requirements
VerifiedState Exam Required
Examination Requirement
Exam Categories
Exam Provider
State-administered by DEEP; $200 exam fee
Passing Score
70%
Exam Format
Multiple choice, closed book
Retake Policy
Must pay new $200 exam fee; exam must be taken within 90 days of payment
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Experience required
Experience required for supervisory certification
Experience Required
Supervision Details
Operational-certified applicators work under supervisory-certified applicators
Not Required
Training
Approved Programs
UConn Extension and DEEP-approved programs
Apprenticeship
Work under supervisory-certified applicator
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
Not Required
Surety Bond
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 | $80-$285 |
Exam Fee | $200 |
Technician License Fee | $80 |
Operator License Fee | $285 |
Business License Fee | $240 |
Renewal Fee | $80-$285 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on categories and license type | $805 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified5 years
Renewal Period
12 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Categories
Renewal Fee
$80-$285
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
Connecticut does not offer formal reciprocity.
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 statewide.
Additional certification required for RUP
Requirements
Certification required for restricted-use pesticide application. Must be supervisory or operational certified.
Connecticut has one of the highest exam fees at $200, and exams must be taken within 90 days of payment. DEEP regulates pest control rather than agriculture. Certifications last 5 years with 12 CE credits required per category.
Connecticut uses DEEP rather than agriculture department.
Exam must be taken within 90 days of paying $200 fee.
Certifications are renewed every 5 years with 12 CE credits per category.
Business registration runs September 1 through August 31.
There is no interstate compact for pest control operators. EPA restricted-use pesticide certification is a separate federal requirement.
Pest Control requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $805 | 4–20 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $575 | 4–20 wks | → |
| New York | $1,300 | 4–20 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | $350 | 4–20 wks | → |
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Connecticut requires passing a state exam for pest control licensing. EPA certification is also required. All licensing is managed through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Requirements vary by state and license category. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.