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New Mexico Department of Agriculture

New Mexico 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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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

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AI licensing prep, available in all 50 states.

  • 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.

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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.

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  • Automatic state reporting
  • Certificate storage & history
  • Licensing deadline reminders
  • Multi-license tracking per tech
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  • Tutoring for techs adding licenses
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  • Onboarding progress per hire
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Pest control licensing in New Mexico

Renewing your pest control license in New Mexico is straightforward when you understand the state's process. LearnPest offers state-approved continuing education courses that make renewal easy for technicians in New Mexico. This guide outlines the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) licensing and renewal requirements for commercial, private, and public applicators.

How to renew your New Mexico pest control license

Renewal deadline · December 31 annually

  1. Complete and sign the renewal form for your applicator type.

  2. Complete required continuing education (see below for CEU requirements).

  3. Include payment with the renewal application.

  4. Provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance (for Commercial Applicators only).

  5. Submit all materials to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture by December 31.

Continuing education requirements

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Commercial Applicators4 General CEUs
Commercial Applicators with Category 7D (Wood Destroying Pest)4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs
Commercial Operators/Technicians0 CEUs (Operators) / 4 Termite CEUs (Technicians)
Private Applicators5 General CEUs
Public Applicators4 General CEUs
Public Applicators with Category 7D4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs

New Mexico licensing fees

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

License Renewal Fees

  • Commercial Applicators$75 per applicator
  • Operator Technicians$50 per applicator
  • Termite Technicians$50 per applicator
  • Public Applicators$0 per applicator
  • Noncommercial Applicators$75 per applicator
  • Pest Management Consultants$75 per applicator
  • Private Applicators$15 per applicator

Here you can find the different license types available in New Mexico

  • Commercial Applicators

    For individuals applying pesticides for hire in agricultural or structural pest control.

  • Commercial Operator/Technicians

    Work under a licensed commercial applicator.

  • Private Applicators

    Use or supervise restricted-use pesticides on their own land or employer's property.

  • Public Applicators

    Government employees applying pesticides for pest management programs.

  • Noncommercial Applicators

    Apply pesticides but not for hire.

  • Pest Management Consultants

    Provide technical pest management advice.

  • Pesticide Dealers

    Sell restricted-use pesticides to certified applicators.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are termites a problem in New Mexico?

    Yes. Termites are found throughout New Mexico due to the state's warm climate, particularly subterranean and drywood termite species.

  • How do I become a certified pesticide applicator in New Mexico?

    Register for an NMDA customer account, complete your application through Metro Online Services, and pass the required exams.

  • How much does it cost to register a pesticide in New Mexico?

    Each pesticide product registration costs $100. Submit the registration form by email or mail to NMDA with the appropriate fee.

  • What happens if I don't renew my license by December 31?

    Licenses not renewed by the deadline are considered expired, and work requiring a valid license must stop until renewal is processed.

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.”