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Kentucky pest control continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Kentucky pest control license types we track need continuing education: 12 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesKentucky Pest control renewal guide

12 hours of CE

Applies to the Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee)

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Expires December 31; application filed on or before January 1 each year (KRS 217B.522); renewal by January 31 per 302 KAR 26:020.
License level
State license
Board
Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 12 CEUs per 3 years, same as operator.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0282
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b)

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Licenses expire December 31 each year (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 9). Renewal must be completed by January 31; after January 31 the holder must retest as an initial applicant.
License level
State license
Board
Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 12 KDA-approved CEUs in the three-year period before the annual renewal application, including at least one core topic and one specific-standards topic and at least one CEU per category held (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 6).

How CE ties to the renewal

  • Insufficient CEUs: must pass exam for the license before renewal.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0282
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Kentucky 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.

  • Structural Pest Management Company Registration

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

Kentucky Pest control CE questions

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

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

Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): 12 hours (the license renews every year). Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b): 12 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) before you rely on it.

What does Kentucky pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): 12 CEUs per 3 years, same as operator. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

For the Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): Expires December 31; application filed on or before January 1 each year (KRS 217B.522); renewal by January 31 per 302 KAR 26:020. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) 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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