California Occupational License
Field Representative (Structural Pest Control)
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
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Fax Number: | (916) 263-2469
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E-mail Address: | pestboard@dca.ca.gov |
Internet Address: | http://www.pestboard.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
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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Occupation Title | SOC Code |
Pest Control Workers | 372021 |