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Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Kentucky Pest Control Licensing

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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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One flat price per branch. All courses for both new hires and renewals. Access every state we’re approved.

$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

Keep every license current, automatically.

  • Unlimited CEU courses
  • Renewal tracking & deadline reminders
  • State agency reporting
  • Certificate storage

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  • 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.

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

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  • Automatic state reporting
  • Certificate storage & history
  • Licensing deadline reminders
  • Multi-license tracking per tech
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Pest control licensing in Kentucky

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

How to renew your Kentucky pest control license

Renewal deadline · 3-year renewal cycle; the expiration date is printed on your license

  1. Confirm your license type and certified category or categories.

  2. Verify your license expiration date using Kentucky Department of Agriculture records.

  3. Complete required continuing education or recertification training during the three-year cycle.

  4. Submit your renewal application and pay applicable fees.

  5. Verify your renewed status before applying or supervising pesticide use.

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Commercial Applicator12 CE credits over 3 yearsAt least one credit in each certified category; category-specific requirements
Non-Commercial Applicator12 CE credits over 3 yearsAt least one credit in each certified category; category-specific requirements
Private ApplicatorUpdate training or recertificationAgricultural use

Kentucky licensing fees

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

License Fees

  • Commercial Applicator License$10.00
  • Commercial Operator License$25.00
  • Non-Commercial Applicator$0.00
  • Pesticide Dealer Registration$75.00
  • Pesticide Sales Agent$25.00
  • Testing / Exam Fee (per session)$25.00

Here you can find the different license types available in Kentucky

  • Commercial Applicator

    For-hire pesticide application in certified categories.

  • Non-Commercial Applicator

    Government or institutional use.

  • Private Applicator

    Restricted-use pesticides on agricultural land.

  • Pesticide Dealer License

    Pesticide Dealer License

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often do I renew my Kentucky pesticide license?

    Kentucky pesticide licenses are renewed on a three-year cycle. The expiration date is printed on your license, and you must complete your required CE credits within the cycle.

  • Do I need continuing education in Kentucky?

    Yes. Most Kentucky applicators must complete 12 CE credits during the three-year cycle, with at least one credit in each category of certification they hold.

  • Are private applicators subject to the same CE rules in Kentucky?

    No. Kentucky private applicators follow a separate training-based renewal process.

  • Are business licenses required in Kentucky?

    Yes. Kentucky businesses and dealers must hold separate annual licenses.

  • Can Kentucky CE be completed online?

    Yes, if the course is approved by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

  • What is the Kentucky late fee?

    If renewal fees are not paid by January 31, Kentucky assesses a 25% late fee.

  • Does Kentucky offer reciprocity?

    Yes. Technicians licensed in reciprocating states can obtain a Kentucky license for a $25.00 reciprocal fee.

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.”