⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Pest Control License: Arkansas → Mississippi

Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from Arkansas to Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Arkansas (AR)	Mississippi (MS)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: State-administered through Arkansas Department of Agriculture	Provider: Written examination administered by the Bureau of Plant Industry; applicants must submit a License Exam Application and receive written approval before testing. Exams are given at least once each quarter (second Tuesday) at Mississippi State. Testing administered through Metro Institute (metrosignup.com or 877-533-2900). If an applicant fails twice consecutively, they must wait a full year before retesting. Exam fee: $55 per test (administrative fee paid to Metro Institute).
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; exam fee: $25; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $50; business license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $250; confidence: high; sources: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/plant-industries/pesticide-section/application-fees-for-licenses/	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $75; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: At minimum $55 (exam admin fee); additional application, license, and company license fees not specified in available sources; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mdac.ms.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100	Period: 3 years (36 months from date of issuance) for Operator Licenses and Permits; 5 years for Private Applicators. Anniversary of certification or licensure (36 months from date of issuance); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-07. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Arkansas — Period: Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100; Mississippi — Period: 3 years (36 months from date of issuance) for Operator Licenses and Permits; 5 years for Private Applicators. Anniversary of certification or licensure (36 months from date of issuance); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) →
2
Request credential verification from Arkansas Department of Agriculture - State Plant Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Arkansas board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Mississippi Licensing Board

Board: Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)
Website: https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/weed-and-pest-control-license-and-permit/
Phone: (662) 325-3390

Contact Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Arkansas (AR)	Mississippi (MS)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: State-administered through Arkansas Department of Agriculture	Provider: Written examination administered by the Bureau of Plant Industry; applicants must submit a License Exam Application and receive written approval before testing. Exams are given at least once each quarter (second Tuesday) at Mississippi State. Testing administered through Metro Institute (metrosignup.com or 877-533-2900). If an applicant fails twice consecutively, they must wait a full year before retesting. Exam fee: $55 per test (administrative fee paid to Metro Institute).
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; exam fee: $25; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $50; business license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $250; confidence: high; sources: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/plant-industries/pesticide-section/application-fees-for-licenses/	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $75; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: At minimum $55 (exam admin fee); additional application, license, and company license fees not specified in available sources; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mdac.ms.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100	Period: 3 years (36 months from date of issuance) for Operator Licenses and Permits; 5 years for Private Applicators. Anniversary of certification or licensure (36 months from date of issuance); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-07. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Arkansas — Period: Annual; license holder license must be renewed prior to June 30 annually; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100; Mississippi — Period: 3 years (36 months from date of issuance) for Operator Licenses and Permits; 5 years for Private Applicators. Anniversary of certification or licensure (36 months from date of issuance); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) →

Request credential verification from Arkansas Department of Agriculture - State Plant Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Arkansas board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Mississippi Licensing Board

Contact Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Pest Control License: Arkansas → Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Mississippi Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Pest Control License: Arkansas → Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Mississippi Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages