Pest Control Applicator License Requirements by State

Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a pest control applicator in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.

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License Requirements by State

License Required (51 states)

No License (0 states)

51 states require a license, 0 states do not.

All States Comparison

State	License Required	Fee	Training	Exams
Alabama	Required	$395	1 year	1
Alaska	Required	$25	N/A	2
Arizona	Required	$625	1.2 years	4
Arkansas	Required	$380	1 year	3
California	Required	$436	2 years	2
Colorado	Required	$513	2 years	2
Connecticut	Required	$221	N/A	1
Delaware	Required	$105	2 years	2
District of Columbia	Required	$413	1 year	3
Florida	Required	$610	1.5 years	1
Georgia	Required	$190	N/A	2
Hawaii	Required	$530	2 years	3
Idaho	Required	$80	N/A	2
Illinois	Required	$375	3.7 months	2
Indiana	Required	$90	N/A	2
Iowa	Required	$100	N/A	2
Kansas	Required	$230	N/A	2
Kentucky	Required	$250	2 years	2
Louisiana	Required	$210	4 years	1
Maine	Required	$175	N/A	4
Maryland	Required	$225	1 year	2
Massachusetts	Required	$500	2 years	2
Michigan	Required	$285	2 years	2
Minnesota	Required	$400	2 years	2
Mississippi	Required	N/A	2 years	2
Missouri	Required	$155	1 year	2
Montana	Required	$85	N/A	2
Nebraska	Required	$90	N/A	2
Nevada	Required	$550	9.8 months	5
New Hampshire	Required	$75	3 years	7
New Jersey	Required	$460	10 days	2
New Mexico	Required	$185	21 days	2
New York	Required	$2,000	1 year	4
North Carolina	Required	$350	2 years	3
North Dakota	Required	$100	N/A	2
Ohio	Required	$70	N/A	2
Oklahoma	Required	$385	N/A	3
Oregon	Required	$206	N/A	2
Pennsylvania	Required	$135	N/A	2
Rhode Island	Required	$45	N/A	2
South Carolina	Required	$375	2 years	2
South Dakota	Required	$35	N/A	2
Tennessee	Required	$440	2 years	2
Texas	Required	$742	1 year	3
Utah	Required	$175	2 years	2
Vermont	Required	$105	N/A	2
Virginia	Required	$250	1 year	2
Washington	Required	$275	N/A	2
West Virginia	Required	$100	1 year	3
Wisconsin	Required	$145	N/A	1
Wyoming	Required	$25	N/A	2