California Occupational License

License Title:
    Applicator License (Structural Pest Control)
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Structural Pest Control Board

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 2005 Evergreen Street, Ste 1500
Sacramento,  CA  95815 - 3831

     Phone Number: (916) 561-8700
     Fax Number: (916) 263-2469

     E-mail Address: pestboard@dca.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.pestboard.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons in employ of a registered company who apply insecticide, pesticide, rodenticide, or allied chemical or substance in Branch 2 (general pest control) or Branch 3 (wood destroying pests & organisms).

Fees:
Examination: $55
License: $10
Renewal: $10
Live Scan: $49 plus fingerprint-rolling fee

Examination Frequency: By appointment at approved computer-based testing location

Exam Locations: Multiple locations throughout California and the U.S.

Experience Requirement: N/A

Average Time to Process Application: 10 business days.

Renewal Period: Licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of the third year from the date of issuance. An Applicator renewing will be required to have completed 12 hours of Board approved continuing education. Continuing education shall consist of fours hours covering Rules & Regulations, six hours covering pesticide application and use, and two hours covering Integrated Pest Management.

Special License Requirements: 18 years of age or older.

Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 14.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Pest Control Workers 372021