Pesticide Licensing & Registration
PEST CONTROL OPERATOR LICENSING & REGISTRATION
There are three categories of Pest Control Operators: Agricultural Pest Control Operator, Structural Pest Control Operator, Maintenance Gardener
Information on becoming licensed or certified in one of these areas is available on the California Department of Pesticide Regulations website. Exam schedules, forms, lists of currently licensed operators as well as other types of information can be found there.
Agricultural Pest Control Operator
- Pest Control Business County Registration form (click to open)
- A copy of your Qualified Applicator License or Qualified Applicator Certificate
- A copy of your business license
- Equipment List
- $20.00 fee (we do not accept credit cards)
Structural Pest Control Operator
- Either Registration for Branch 1 - Structural Fumigation or Registration for Structural Pest Control Business Branch 2&3
- A copy of your Structural Operator License
- $10.00 fee
Maintenance Gardener
- Pest Control Business County Registration form
- A copy of your Qualified Applicator Certificate
- $20.00 fee
Additional Categories
Agricultural pest Control Advisor, you will need:
- Agricultural Pest Control Advisor County Registration Form (click to open)
- A copy of pest control advisor license
- $10.00 fee
Pest Control Aircraft Pilot, you will need:
- Pest Control Aircraft Pilot County Registration Form (click to open)
- A copy of your aircraft pilot pest control certificate (category A or J)
- $5.00 fee