Colorado pest control continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Colorado pest control license types we track need continuing education: 9 hours each. 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 Colorado Pest control renewal guide

9 hours of CE

Applies to: Certified Operator (CO) and Qualified Supervisor (QS)

CE hours: 9 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: License valid 3 years; exact expiration date shown on license; CDA generally mails renewal application a few months before expiry (licensee is responsible to renew). CECs must be earned before expiration.
License level: State license
Board: Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

To renew without exam, credits must be earned before the license expires (8 CCR 1203-2, Rule 4.01): 2 credits in state, federal and local laws and regulations; 1 credit each in pesticides and their families, applicator safety, public safety, environmental protection and use of pesticides; plus 1 credit per licensed pest management category, or 2 credits each for residential/commercial pest control (Cat. 304), turf and ornamental categories.
That is 9 credits for a Cat. 304-only licensee.
Alternatively, pass the general and category exams again.

Who approves courses

Courses must be approved in advance by the Commissioner.

Renew on the official site 303-869-9065 (QS/CO); 303-869-9066 (commercial business)

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Colorado 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.

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Business License

How CE fits into the Colorado 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 Colorado Pest control renewal guide.

Colorado Pest control CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Colorado pest control license need?

Certified Operator (CO) and Qualified Supervisor (QS): 9 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators) before you rely on it.

What does Colorado pest control continuing education have to cover?

To renew without exam, credits must be earned before the license expires (8 CCR 1203-2, Rule 4.01): 2 credits in state, federal and local laws and regulations; 1 credit each in pesticides and their families, applicator safety, public safety, environmental protection and use of pesticides; plus 1 credit per licensed pest management category, or 2 credits each for residential/commercial pest control (Cat. 304), turf and ornamental categories. That is 9 credits for a Cat. 304-only licensee. Alternatively, pass the general and category exams again. Check with Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators) before you rely on it.

Who approves Colorado pest control CE courses?

Courses must be approved in advance by the Commissioner. Check with Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators) before you rely on it.

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

Certified Operator (CO) and Qualified Supervisor (QS): License valid 3 years; exact expiration date shown on license; CDA generally mails renewal application a few months before expiry (licensee is responsible to renew). CECs must be earned before expiration. Check with Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators) before you rely on it.

Sources

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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