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Michigan pest control continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Michigan pest control license types we track need continuing education, from 8 to 16 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 datesMichigan Pest control renewal guide

16 hours of CE

Applies to the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying)

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Credentials expire December 31 every third year (date printed on card). MDARD mails Applicator Renewal Application about 3 months before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Renew by accruing 8 recertification seminar credits for the commercial core plus 8 credits for each category held (e.g., core + 7A = 16) before expiration, OR retake commercial core and category exam(s).
  • Credits are category-specific, MDARD-approved seminars; seminar credits and exam scores are reported to MDARD automatically.
  • Aerial/Fumigation standards: retake exam or 2 credits.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 800-292-3939 (517-284-5771)
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

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8 hours of CE

Applies to the Registered Commercial Applicator (technician)

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Registration expires December 31 every third year.
License level
State license
Board
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Either 8 recertification seminar credits for commercial core plus 8 for each additional category, OR 8 commercial core credits and retraining via employer's approved training program, OR retake commercial core exam and retrain per entity's approved program.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 800-292-3939 (517-284-5771)
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Michigan 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.

  • Pesticide Application Business License (PABL)

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

Michigan Pest control CE questions

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

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying): 16 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Registered Commercial Applicator (technician): 8 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit before you rely on it.

What does Michigan pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying): Renew by accruing 8 recertification seminar credits for the commercial core plus 8 credits for each category held (e.g., core + 7A = 16) before expiration, OR retake commercial core and category exam(s). Credits are category-specific, MDARD-approved seminars; seminar credits and exam scores are reported to MDARD automatically. Aerial/Fumigation standards: retake exam or 2 credits. Check with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit before you rely on it.

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

For the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying): Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying): Credentials expire December 31 every third year (date printed on card). MDARD mails Applicator Renewal Application about 3 months before expiration. Check with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit 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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