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Michigan 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 Michigan. 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 Michigan

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

How to renew your Michigan pest control license

Renewal deadline · Michigan pesticide licenses have a three-year cycle for applicators, expiring on December 31st of the third year. Pesticide Business and Dealer Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31st.

  1. Confirm your license or registration type and expiration date.

  2. Complete the required continuing education credits for your certification type.

  3. Ensure credits are approved by MDARD.

  4. Submit your renewal application through the Michigan licensing system.

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

  6. Verify your renewed license status prior to performing pest control work.

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Commercial Applicator8 Core CEUs + 8 per category every 3 years
Private Applicator16 Core CEUs every 3 years

Michigan 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 Certification$75 (3 years)
  • Commercial Registered Applicator$45 (3 years)
  • Private Applicator License$50 (3 years)
  • Pesticide Business License$100 (1 year)
  • Pesticide Dealer License$100 (1 year)

Here you can find the different license types available in Michigan

  • Commercial Registered Applicator

  • Commercial Applicator Certification

  • Private Applicator Certification

  • Pesticide Business License

  • Pesticide Dealer License

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a Michigan pesticide license valid?

    Most Michigan pesticide licenses are valid for one year and expire on December 31.

  • Do technicians need continuing education credits?

    No. Commercial pesticide technicians work under a licensed applicator and do not complete CEUs independently.

  • Can CEUs be carried over to the next year?

    No. Michigan does not allow CEU carryover between licensing years.

  • What happens if my license expires?

    You may not apply or supervise pesticide use until your license is renewed and active.

  • Does Michigan accept reciprocity from other states?

    Yes. Michigan offers reciprocity for certain license categories when equivalent certification exists.

  • Is a business license required?

    Yes. Pest control companies must hold a separate pesticide business license issued by MDARD.

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.”