Connecticut DEEP

Connecticut Pest Control Licensing

Pricing for Pest Control Operators

One flat price per branch. Everything included.

All courses in every state, automatic state reporting, and team tracking for $199/month per branch (or $1,990/year). New hires are $100 each — the team you bring at setup onboards free.

Everything included

One flat price per branch — all courses, every state.

$199 /month per branch

2 months free on annual

+ $100 per new hire enrolled — your current team onboards free at setup.

Talk to us about Connecticut

Renewals

CEU/renewals not yet available in Connecticut. Scout and Onboarding are fully available — we’ll tell you the moment renewals are approved here.

Scout

AI licensing prep, available in all 50 states.

  • Exam prep for new licenses
  • AI tutoring for techs adding licenses
  • Progress visible to your admin

Onboarding

Your SOPs, turned into training.

  • Upload SOPs and training materials
  • AI builds interactive training from them
  • New hires field-ready in days

A new hire is payroll without revenue until they’re licensed and trained — $100 per hire, against weeks of senior technician shadow time.

Optional add-on

Content Optimization — $1,000 per program

Setting up? Our content team can review and optimize your curriculum — on your invitation, with scoped, time-boxed access. Your content stays yours.

Available when you set up — just ask.

Multi-Branch

Running multiple branches?

One agreement across all your locations — consolidated billing, dedicated success manager, SLAs, and quarterly business reviews. Volume pricing available.

Renewals
  • Unlimited CEU courses
  • Course completion certificates
  • Automatic state reporting
  • Certificate storage & history
  • Licensing deadline reminders
  • Multi-license tracking per tech
Scout
  • AI exam prep for new hires
  • Tutoring for techs adding licenses
  • Technician progression tracking
  • Available in all 50 states
  • Voice-enabled hands-free studyComing soon
Onboarding
  • SOP & training material upload
  • AI-built interactive training
  • Onboarding progress per hire
  • Field-ready in days, not weeks

Pest control licensing in Connecticut

Renewing your pest control license in Connecticut is straightforward when you understand the state's process. LearnPest offers state-approved continuing education courses that make renewal easy for technicians in Connecticut. This guide outlines the key steps, requirements, and resources you need to stay compliant and up to date.

How to renew your Connecticut pest control license

Renewal deadline · January 31 of the renewal year (5-year cycle)

  1. Confirm your certification type and expiration date.

  2. Track DEEP-approved continuing education credits by category.

  3. Ensure you have completed the required credits for each certified category.

  4. Submit any required pesticide use summary reports.

  5. Log in to Connecticut's eLicense system to submit your renewal application.

  6. Pay the applicable renewal fee.

  7. Confirm your renewed certification status before applying pesticides.

Continuing education requirements

Connecticut requires continuing education hours by license type. Our bundles below are sized to satisfy these in a single sitting.

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Supervisory Credits12 CEUs per category per 5-year periodYou must earn 12 CEUs per category listed on your certificate during each 5-year period.
Private Credits12 CEUs total per 5-year cycleYou must earn 12 CEUs total during your 5-year cycle to maintain your certification.
Operator TrainingNo independent CEUs requiredOperators are not required to earn independent CEUs but must work under the direction of a certified Supervisory Applicator and attend any training required by their supervisor.

Connecticut licensing fees

Direct from the state agency's published fee schedule. Use these to budget renewals and onboarding.

Licensing and Renewal Fees

  • Supervisory Applicator Certification / Renewal$285 (5-year period)
  • Operator Applicator Certification$120 (5-year period)
  • Private Applicator Certification / Renewal$100 (5-year period)
  • Pesticide Business Registration$240 (annually by August 31st)
  • Supervisory Applicator Exam Fee$200 (up to 3 categories)

Here you can find the different license types available in Connecticut

  • Supervisory (Commercial) Applicator

    Supervisory (Commercial) Applicator

  • Operator Applicator

    Operator Applicator

  • Private Applicator

    Private Applicator

  • Pesticide / Arborist Business Registration

    Pesticide / Arborist Business Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a Connecticut pesticide license valid?

    Most pesticide certifications in Connecticut are valid for five years and expire on January 31 of the renewal year.

  • Can CEUs be used for multiple categories?

    No. Credits must be earned separately for each certified category and cannot be double-counted.

  • Are pesticide use reports required?

    Yes. Private applicators and some commercial applicators must submit pesticide use summary reports.

  • What happens if I miss the renewal deadline?

    Late renewals may require additional fees or retesting depending on how long the certification has lapsed.

  • Does Connecticut accept reciprocity from other states?

    Yes. Connecticut may grant reciprocity when equivalent certification exists, subject to DEEP approval.

  • Do operator applicators need CEUs?

    No. Operator applicators work under a Supervisory Applicator, who is responsible for CE compliance.

Don’t just take our word for it:

  • Gold Crest Exterminators

    Gold Crest Exterminators

    LearnPest continuing education courses are the BEST! This year I had to explore other companies who offer the required courses per the SPCB. I found LearnPest. I have been in business for 48+ years, and I have to say this was the least stressful of all. I would vouch for them 1000%. Thank you again, Caleb, you were so helpful.

  • Mission Pest Control

    Mission Pest Control

    LearnPest has been a super useful tool for making license renewal a breeze. I love being able to just select the bundle for my license type with 1 click and always be sure I'm getting all the needed CEU's for my renewals! Super Easy!

  • Moxie Pest Control

    Moxie Pest Control

    So grateful I found LearnPest for my CEU hours. Not only for me but for my team. I've gone through multiple sites and this one by far has been the best and most convenient for me and my pest control company. Easy to use and great quiz questions. I will definitely be using them from now on.