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Massachusetts 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 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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AI licensing prep, live in California and expanding nationwide.

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

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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 programComing soon

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.

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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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  • Unlimited CEU courses
  • Course completion certificates
  • Automatic state reporting
  • Certificate storage & history
  • Licensing deadline reminders
  • Multi-license tracking per tech
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  • Tutoring for techs adding licenses
  • Technician progression tracking
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OnboardingComing soon
  • SOP & training material upload
  • AI-built interactive training
  • Onboarding progress per hire
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Pest control licensing in Massachusetts

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

How to renew your Massachusetts pest control license

Renewal deadline · December 31 of the expiration year (3-year training cycle)

  1. Confirm your license or certification type (applicator vs. certified applicator; commercial vs. private).

  2. Verify your expiration date using MDAR records.

  3. Complete required continuing education credits during the licensing cycle.

  4. Submit your renewal application and pay applicable fees before December 31.

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

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Commercial Certified Applicator12 contact hours per category every 3 yearsNo more than 50% of required hours may come from on-demand or online courses
Private Certified Applicator12 contact hours per category every 3 yearsNo more than 50% of required hours may come from on-demand or online courses
Applicator License (Core)6 contact hours every 3 yearsOne contact hour equals 50 consecutive minutes of approved training
Pesticide Dealer License3 contact hours every 3 years

Massachusetts licensing fees

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

Licensing and Renewal Fees

  • Commercial Applicator Certification (term ends December 31)$150
  • Private Applicator Certification (term ends December 31)$100
  • Applicator License (Core) (term ends December 31)$100
  • Pesticide Dealer License (term ends February 28/29)$300

Here you can find the different license types available in Massachusetts

  • Certified Applicator (Commercial)

    Certified Applicator (Commercial)

  • Certified Applicator (Private)

    Certified Applicator (Private)

  • Pesticide Applicator License (Commercial)

    Pesticide Applicator License (Commercial)

  • Pesticide Applicator License (Private)

    Pesticide Applicator License (Private)

  • Pesticide Dealer License

    Pesticide Dealer License

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often do I renew my Massachusetts pesticide license?

    Massachusetts pesticide licenses and certifications run on a three-year training cycle.

  • When do Massachusetts pesticide licenses expire?

    All Massachusetts pesticide licenses and certifications expire on December 31 of the expiration year.

  • Do I need CE credits to renew in Massachusetts?

    Yes. Massachusetts certified applicators must complete the required CE credits (12 contact hours per category), and licensed pesticide applicators need 6 contact hours for the core license.

  • Are core credits required in Massachusetts?

    Yes. Massachusetts certified applicators must complete required core credits as part of their total.

  • Can Massachusetts CE be completed online?

    Yes, if the course is approved by MDAR. No more than 50% of your required hours can come from on-demand or online courses.

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.”