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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Maryland 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

Keep every license current, automatically.

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

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 Maryland

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

How to renew your Maryland pest control license

Renewal deadline · Renewal Deadlines: Business Licenses, Public Agency Permits, Not-for-Hire Licenses, Inactive Certificates: June 30. Private Applicator Licenses, Dealer Permits, Consultant Licenses: December 31.

  1. Review your renewal postcard sent annually by MDA.

  2. Visit the online renewal portal at https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides.

  3. Select "I want to begin a license renewal application."

  4. Enter your business license/permit number and renewal code.

  5. Verify and update required business details.

  6. Update and verify employee information.

  7. Upload CEU certificates or select courses from the system.

  8. Ensure each employee shows "Information Provided."

  9. Proceed to Sign and Certify and re-enter the renewal code.

  10. Submit payment through the secure payment page.

  11. Once approved, print your renewed business license/permit and certificates.

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Categories 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 138 CEUs annuallyCourses must be completed by 11:59 PM EST on June 30
Categories 2, 5, 66 CEUs annually
Category 104 CEUs annually
Category 4 & 114 CEUs every 3 yearsApplies to 3-year cycle
Private Applicator4 CEUs every 3 yearsMust be completed in final year of certification
Core CreditsVariesCore CEUs count toward all categories

Maryland licensing fees

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

Costs and Fees for License Renewal

  • Private Applicator Certificate$7
  • Commercial Business License$150 annually
  • Commercial Applicator Certification$75 + $25 per category
  • Consultant License$150
  • Consultant Certificate$75
  • Not-For-Hire License$150
  • Not-For-Hire Certification$75 + $25 per category
  • Dealer Permit$25 annually

Here you can find the different license types available in Maryland

  • Agricultural – Categories A, B, C

  • Forest

  • Ornamental & Turf – Categories A, B, C

  • Seed Treatment

  • Aquatic

  • Right-of-Way & Weed

  • Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health-Related – Categories A, B, C, D, E

  • Public Health

  • Regulatory

  • Demonstration & Research

  • Miscellaneous – Categories A, B, C

  • Consultant

  • Aerial

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I renew my pesticide license in Maryland?

    Use the online portal at https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides and enter your license/permit number and renewal code.

  • How much does a Maryland pest control business license cost?

    A pesticide business license costs $150 annually, plus proof of liability insurance.

  • What are the requirements to become a private applicator?

    Be at least 16, pass the exam with 70%, pay $7 for certification, and complete 4 CEUs in the final year of the cycle.

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.”