California Occupational License

License Title:
    Field Representative (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:
"Structural pest control field representative" is any individual who is licensed by the board to secure structural pest control work, identify infestations or infections, make inspections, submit bids for or otherwise contract, on behalf of a registered company.

Fees:
Examination: $50 per branch
License: $30
Renewal: $30
Live Scan: $49, plus a 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:
Branch 1:
· Six months of training and experience in the practice of fumigating with poisonous or lethal gases under the direct supervision of an individual licensed to practice fumigating or the equivalent, with a minimum of 100 hours in preparation, fumigation, ventilation, and certification.
Branch 2:
· Minimum of 40 hours of training and experience, 20 hours of which must be actual field work, in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 2 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, and pesticide hazards and safety practice under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 2 or the equivalent.
Branch 3:
· Minimum of 100 hours of training and experience, 80 hours of which must be actual field work, in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 3 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, pesticide hazards and safety practices, structural repairs, and structural inspection procedures and report writing under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 3 or the equivalent.

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. At least 16 hrs of Board approved continuing education are required to renew license.

Special License Requirements: 18 years of age or older.

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Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Pest Control Workers 372021