Arizona pest control continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Arizona pest control license types we track need continuing education, from 6 to 12 hours depending on the license. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Arizona Pest control renewal guide

6 hours of CE

Applies to the Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA)

CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).
License level: State license
Board: Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].

Carrying hours over

R3-8-215: certified applicators need 6 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 12 CEUs for a 2-year renewal; no carry-over; must be completed before expiration.

Renew on the official site (602) 542-3578

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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification

CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).
License level: State license
Board: Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].

How CE ties to the renewal

R3-8-215: QA needs 12 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 24 CEUs for a 2-year renewal (satisfies the certified applicator requirement too).

Carrying hours over

Surplus CEUs do not carry over and must be earned before the certification expires; an expired certification can be renewed without re-examination only if the CEUs were earned in the last certification period.

Renew on the official site (602) 542-3578

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Arizona Pest control licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party)

How CE fits into the Arizona renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Arizona Pest control renewal guide.

Arizona Pest control CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does an Arizona pest control license need?

Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): 6 hours (the license renews every year). Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification: 12 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

What does Arizona pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected]. Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

Can extra Arizona pest control CE hours carry over?

For the Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): R3-8-215: certified applicators need 6 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 12 CEUs for a 2-year renewal; no carry-over; must be completed before expiration. Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

When do Arizona pest control CE hours have to be done?

For the Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208). Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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