Maine pest control continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Maine pest control license types we track need continuing education, from 6 to 9 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 Maine Pest control renewal guide

9 hours of CE

Applies to the Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master

CE hours: 9 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)).
License level: State license
Board: Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

Category 7A is Structural General Pest Control (incl. Food Processing).

Who approves courses

9 recertification credits per 3-year period (1 credit = 1 hour); credits from BPC-approved meetings; BPC tracks them.

Other details

At least one Master required per company/branch.

Renew on the official site 207-287-2731

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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Operator

CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)).
License level: State license
Board: Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

6 recertification credits per 3-year period (1 credit = 1 hour).

Other details

Effective only if employer has at least one licensed Master applicator.

Renew on the official site 207-287-2731

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HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (4)

Maine 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.

Firm (Custom Applicator Company) License

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

Maine Pest control CE questions

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

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master: 9 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Operator: 6 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) before you rely on it.

What does Maine pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master: Category 7A is Structural General Pest Control (incl. Food Processing). Check with Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) before you rely on it.

Who approves Maine pest control CE courses?

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master: 9 recertification credits per 3-year period (1 credit = 1 hour); credits from BPC-approved meetings; BPC tracks them. Check with Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) before you rely on it.

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

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master: License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)). Check with Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) 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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