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Pest Control
Total cost: $25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026)
Governing Authority
Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) – Technical Services Division
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License Categories
Yes
Exam Required?
6 hrs
CE Hours
$25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026)
Total Initial Fees
Not Required
Experience
Required
EPA Certification
Wyoming offers 3 pest control license categories. Available: General Pest Control, Lawn and Ornamental, Right-of-Way. Choose the category that matches the services you plan to provide.
Pass the Wyoming pest control licensing exam. Administered by All new commercial applicators must pass a Core (general) exam plus at least one category exam. There are 23 categories and subcategories. All exams must be completed within 90 days. Exams are taken online at an approved testing/training location under proctor supervision. Private applicators may also take an exam (50-question, closed-book) at a local UW Extension office as one path to licensure. Passing score: 70%.. Format: Multiple choice, closed book. Passing score: 70%. Exam categories: General Pest Control, Lawn and Ornamental, Right-of-Way. Exam fee: $50.
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 Certificate of liability insurance required (amount not specified in sources found)) as required by Wyoming.
Submit your application to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) – Technical Services Division. Application fee: $50. Technician license fee: $25. Operator license fee: $25 (Commercial Applicator license fee, covers initial issuance). Total initial fees: $25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026).
Wyoming requires a separate business license for pest control companies. Requirements: Employ at least one certified operator as qualifying party, Obtain general liability insurance, Meet all state business registration requirements, Register with the state licensing authority. Business license fee: $150.
Renew your license every Commercial: approximately 3 years (balance of year obtained plus 24 months); Private: 5 years. Commercial: January 31st; Private: April 30th of the 5th year after issuance. 6 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $50.
Total Initial Licensing Fees
$25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026)
Includes application, exam,
and license fees
Application Fee
$50
Exam Fee
$50
Technician License
$25
Operator License
$25 (Commercial Applicator license fee, covers initial issuance)
Business License
$150
Renewal Fee
$50
Commercial: approximately 3 years (balance of year obtained plus 24 months); Private: 5 years. Commercial: January 31st; Private: April 30th of the 5th year after issuance
Additional costs: General liability insurance (min. Certificate of liability insurance required (amount not specified in sources found)) may also be required.
Exam required
Exam required
Exam required
Entry-level certification allowing work under direct supervision of a licensed operator
Requirements
Full certification allowing independent pest control work and supervision of technicians
Requirements
License allowing operation of a pest control business
Requirements
Exam Requirements
VerifiedState Exam Required
Examination Requirement
Exam Categories
Exam Provider
All new commercial applicators must pass a Core (general) exam plus at least one category exam. There are 23 categories and subcategories. All exams must be completed within 90 days. Exams are taken online at an approved testing/training location under proctor supervision. Private applicators may also take an exam (50-question, closed-book) at a local UW Extension office as one path to licensure. Passing score: 70%.
Passing Score
70%
Exam Format
Multiple choice, closed book
Retake Policy
May retake after a waiting period, typically 30 days
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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No experience required
None specified for commercial applicators; must be 18 years of age or older for commercial license, 16 years of age or older for private license
Experience Required
Supervision Details
No experience substitution options identified in official sources. An optional in-person New Applicator Program (not required) is available through UW Extension/WAVES conference.
Not Required
Training
Approved Programs
No formal training hours required; experience under licensed operator serves as training
Apprenticeship
Work under a licensed operator for 1 year under licensed operator
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: Certificate of liability insurance required (amount not specified in sources found)
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 | $50 |
Exam Fee | $50 |
Technician License Fee | $25 |
Operator License Fee | $25 (Commercial Applicator license fee, covers initial issuance) |
Business License Fee | $150 |
Renewal Fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees From batch research results | $25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026) |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedCommercial: approximately 3 years (balance of year obtained plus 24 months); Private: 5 years. Commercial: January 31st; Private: April 30th of the 5th year after issuance
Renewal Period
6 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Categories
Renewal Fee
$50
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
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Limited reciprocity with select states
Transfer Details
Wyoming - contact state agency for reciprocity information.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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 by state regulation.
Additional certification required for RUP
Requirements
Must obtain EPA/state certification in specific categories to apply restricted-use pesticides. Additional exam may be required.
Wyoming has one of the smallest pest control markets in the nation due to its cold climate and sparse population. The state offers reciprocity and has minimal fees.
Wyoming has a very small pest control industry.
Cold climate and low population density limit the market.
The state offers reciprocity with neighboring states.
Licensing fees are among the lowest in the nation.
There is no interstate compact for pest control operators. EPA restricted-use pesticide certification is a separate federal requirement.
Wyoming does not appear to have a separate 'technician' or 'employee' registration credential — individual applicators hold either a Private or Commercial Applicator license issued by the WDA.
Educational materials and exam programs are developed and delivered by the University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) in partnership with the WDA.
An applicator may attempt each exam a maximum of 6 times.
Wyoming has no separate 'business/firm license' identified in official sources reviewed — individual applicator licensure is the primary credential; a separate Establishment License is referenced in WDA forms but fee/details were not confirmed from official sources.
Private applicators: no license fee; Commercial applicators: $25 fee.
The annual WAVES (Wyoming Applicator & Vector Education Summit) conference provides the full 24 CECs in one event for renewal-eligible commercial applicators.
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Wyoming requires passing a state exam for pest control licensing. EPA certification is also required. All licensing is managed through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) – Technical Services Division.
Requirements vary by state and license category. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.