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Florida FDACS

Florida 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.

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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.

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Renewals

CEU/renewals not yet available in Florida. 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.

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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 Florida

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

How to renew your Florida pest control license

Renewal deadline · Florida pesticide applicator licenses are valid for four years and expire on June 30 of the expiration year. Renewal notices are typically sent approximately 60 days before expiration.

  1. Identify your license type and confirm your expiration date.

  2. Choose your recertification method: earn CEUs or retake the certification exams.

  3. Complete all required Core and Category-specific CEUs if renewing by education.

  4. Submit your renewal application and supporting documentation to FDACS.

  5. Pay the applicable renewal fees before the expiration date.

  6. If renewing late, submit the required affidavit and late fee.

  7. Confirm your renewed license status before purchasing or applying restricted-use pesticides.

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Core CEUs4 CEUsRequired for all licenses; cannot be substituted
Category CEUsVaries by category (4–16)Must be approved for each specific category
Multiple LicensesShared CEUs allowedSame CEUs may renew multiple licenses if earned within license period
Aquatic Pest Control16 CEUs
Aerial Application — Agricultural16 CEUs
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control12 CEUs
Agricultural Row Crop / Tree Crop8 CEUs
Right-of-Way Pest Control8 CEUs
Private Applicator (Ag) / Ag Animal4 CEUs

Florida licensing fees

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

Costs and Fees for License Renewal

  • Commercial Applicator License$250
  • Private Applicator License$100
  • Public / Government Applicator License$100
  • Late Renewal Fee (after 60 days)$50
  • Structural Pest Control Business License$300
  • Employee ID Card$10
  • Certified Pest Control Operator Exam$300 per category
  • Limited Certification Exam$150 per category

Here you can find the different license types available in Florida

  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

  • Private Pesticide Applicator License

  • Public / Government Applicator License

  • Pest Control Operator (Structural)

  • Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Applicator

  • Limited Governmental or Private Applicator

  • Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator

  • Limited Commercial Wildlife Management Applicator

  • Aerial Applicator

  • Aquatic Pest Control Applicator

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a license to perform pest control in Florida?

    Yes. Anyone applying restricted-use pesticides or performing structural pest control must hold the appropriate FDACS-issued license.

  • Can I do my own pest control on my property?

    Yes. Individuals may apply pesticides on their own residential property without a commercial license.

  • How long is a Florida pesticide license valid?

    Most pesticide applicator licenses are valid for four years and expire on June 30.

  • What happens if my license expires?

    You may not purchase or apply restricted-use pesticides until your license is renewed. Late renewals require an affidavit and additional fees.

  • Does Florida accept reciprocity from other states?

    Yes. Florida offers reciprocal certification for certain categories, but a Florida license is still required.

  • Is insurance required for structural pest control businesses?

    Yes. Pest control businesses must maintain minimum liability insurance coverage as required by FDACS.

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.”