Pest Control License
How to Renew a Pest Control License in California
If you work in pest control in California whether as an applicator, field representative, or operator you’ll need to complete continuing education (CE) hours to renew your license every three years. The number of hours required depends on the type of license you hold and the number of branches you’re certified in.
Requirements
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Pest Control License
✅ Determine how many CE hours you need based on your license type and branches.
✅ Complete your CE hours with approved courses.
✅ Fill out the renewal application and include your CE completion certificates.
✅ Submit the form and payment to the California Structural Pest Control Board.
Final Tips
1. Don’t wait until the last minute—some courses may take time to complete or schedule.
2.Keep records of all completed hours and certificates.
3. Check the California SPCB website for updated forms and submission deadlines.
How to Renew a pest control license in California
In California, if you hold a Pest Control license; Whether it be an applicator, field Representative or an operator You will have to do continue education hours to keep your license active. The state board sets the requirement for the total amount of hours you will need which are dependent on which license you hold. A pest control technician has to renew their license every three years. Listed below are the different requirements. Hopefully this helps with your renewal process.
How to renew a pest control license in California
An applicator Needs 12 total hours of continuation hours. 4 rules and regs, 6 pesticides Usage and 2 Integrative pest management (IPM).
A field representative or operator will need 16-24 hours depending on how many branches the individual is licensed in.
For example, A pest control Field representative that is licensed in branch 2 & 3 Will need 20 total hours of continued education. 8 rules and rega, 4 technical for branch 2, 4 technical for branch 3, 4 IPM Integrative pest management, and 2 general hours.
How to renew a pest license in California recap
1.Check to see how many hours you need
2. make sure you have your house completed ✅
3. fill out the form and return with payment to the state board.
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