California Occupational License
License Title:
Operator License (Structural Pest Control)
Operator License (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:
"Structural pest control operator" is any individual licensed by the board to practice structural pest control.
Fees:
Examination: $65 per branch
License: $120
Renewal: $120
Live Scan: $49, plus a fingerprint-rolling fee established by each individual location.
Examination Frequency: By appointment at approved computer-based testing location
Exam Locations: Multiple locations throughout California and the U.S.
Experience Requirement:
Branch 1:
· Two years of actual work experience in Branch 1, one of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 1 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 3200 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, Business Practices, and Fumigation Safety.
Branch 2:
· Two years of actual work experience in Branch 2, one of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 2 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 3200 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, and Business Practices.
Branch 3:
· Four years of actual work experience in Branch 3, two of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 3 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 6400 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, Business Practices, and Construction Repair and Preservation Techniques.
Average Time to Process Application: Ten business days.
Renewal Period: Licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of the third year from the date of issuance. At least 16 hours o
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Fees:
Examination: $65 per branch
License: $120
Renewal: $120
Live Scan: $49, plus a fingerprint-rolling fee established by each individual location.
Examination Frequency: By appointment at approved computer-based testing location
Exam Locations: Multiple locations throughout California and the U.S.
Experience Requirement:
Branch 1:
· Two years of actual work experience in Branch 1, one of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 1 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 3200 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, Business Practices, and Fumigation Safety.
Branch 2:
· Two years of actual work experience in Branch 2, one of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 2 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 3200 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, and Business Practices.
Branch 3:
· Four years of actual work experience in Branch 3, two of which must have been as a licensed field representative in Branch 3 with the Board or the equivalent and accumulate a minimum of 6400 hours of actual field experience.
· Satisfactorily completed board-approved courses, prior to taking the examination, in Pesticides, Pest Identification and Biology, Contract Law, Rules and Regulations, Business Practices, and Construction Repair and Preservation Techniques.
Average Time to Process Application: Ten business days.
Renewal Period: Licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of the third year from the date of issuance. At least 16 hours o
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Pest Control Workers | 372021 |