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Massachusetts pest control continuing education requirements

All 2 Massachusetts 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 datesMassachusetts Pest control renewal guide

12 hours of CE

Applies to the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category)

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years.
License level
State license
Board
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 12 contact hours per category per 3-year period (333 CMR 10.08); same on-demand cap.
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Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator)

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Annual; license year is Jan 1 to Dec 31 and renewal is due by Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08(3)(c) says renewal by January 1). Renewal forms are mailed at least 30 days before the due date. Recertification (training hours or reexamination) every 3 years.
License level
State license
Board
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

  • 6 contact hours (50 min each) per 3-year period; no more than half on-demand; keep training certificates and submit during renewal; alternatively reexamination (333 CMR 10.08).
Renew on the official site
Track these CE hours
Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

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

Massachusetts Pest control CE questions

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

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): 12 hours (the license renews every year). Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator): 6 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

What does Massachusetts pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): 12 contact hours per category per 3-year period (333 CMR 10.08); same on-demand cap. Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years. Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program 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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