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Virginia 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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  • 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 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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Renewals
  • 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
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Pest control licensing in Virginia

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

How to renew your Virginia pest control license

Renewal deadline · June 30 of the second year (2-year cycle), with a 60-day grace period until August 29

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

  2. Complete required continuing education credits for each certified category.

  3. Ensure CE credits are approved by VDACS.

  4. Submit your renewal application through the VDACS online 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

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

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Commercial Applicator1 course per category every 2 yearsVirginia does not track total hours or points. Attend one VDACS-approved course for every category you hold, earned in the current two-year certification period
Registered Technician1 RT-approved courseEarned in the current two-year certification period
Private Applicator1 Private-approved courseEarned in the current two-year certification period

Virginia licensing fees

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

Licensing and Renewal Fees

  • Commercial Applicator (Initial)$25.00
  • Commercial Applicator (Renewal)$0.00
  • Registered Technician (Initial)$25.00
  • Registered Technician (Renewal)$0.00
  • Private Applicator$0.00
  • Pesticide Business License (annual, per location, due March 31)$75.00
  • Government Employee$0.00
  • Additional Category/Subcategory$25.00
  • Re-examination (per attempt)$25.00
  • Pesticide Product Registration (annual, per brand/grade)$225.00

Here you can find the different license types available in Virginia

  • Certified Commercial Applicator

    Can work independently and supervise others.

  • Registered Technician

    Applies pesticides under the supervision of a Certified Applicator.

  • Pesticide Business License

    Required for pest control businesses, issued per location.

  • Private Pesticide Applicator

    Private Pesticide Applicator

  • Pesticide Dealer

    Pesticide Dealer

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a Virginia pesticide license valid?

    Most commercial pesticide licenses in Virginia are valid for two years. The deadline to complete your training is June 30 of the second year, with a 60-day grace period until August 29.

  • What happens if I miss the June 30th deadline in Virginia?

    You have a 60-day grace period, until August 29, to earn your training credit. If you miss the grace period, your Virginia license is permanently voided and you must re-test for all categories.

  • Why is my individual renewal free in Virginia?

    Effective March 2022, VDACS eliminated renewal fees for individual Commercial Applicators, Registered Technicians, and Private Applicators. You only pay an initial application fee of $25.00; after that, attending your required training maintains your license.

  • What is the difference between a Commercial Applicator and a Registered Technician in Virginia?

    A Virginia Commercial Applicator can work independently and supervise others. A Registered Technician must have at least 40 hours of supervised training and pass the Core exam, and can only apply pesticides under the supervision of a Certified Applicator.

  • Can I complete Virginia recertification training online?

    Yes. Virginia currently allows online recertification through approved vendors, provided the course is specific to the category being renewed.

  • How does Virginia renew my license after I finish training?

    Once VDACS receives the training credit from the course provider, your Virginia license is automatically renewed and mailed to you at no additional cost.

  • What are the insurance requirements for a Virginia pesticide business license?

    Every licensed pesticide business in Virginia must maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $200,000 per occurrence and $400,000 annual aggregate for bodily injury and property damage.

  • Is a business license required in Virginia?

    Yes. Pest control businesses in Virginia must hold a separate pesticide business license issued by VDACS.

  • What happens if my Virginia license expires?

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

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.”