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Mississippi pest control continuing education requirements

3 of the 4 Mississippi pest control license types we track need continuing education: 5 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 datesMississippi Pest control renewal guide

5 hours of CE

Applies to the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator

CE hours
5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • In-person recertification (about 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) covers all 14 categories with no exam.
  • Online recertification requires at least 5 credits in your certification category (5 total regardless of how many categories you hold), completed within the last 12 months of the 3-year cycle, then the recertification fee is paid online.

Who approves courses

  • Recertify every 3 years: attend a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration, or pass the Bureau exam.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134
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Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

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CE required, hours not published

Applies to the Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit

CE hours
Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months from date of issuance; renewal request must be submitted on the Bureau form with proof of training/exam within the 12 months preceding expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • To renew every 36 months, show on the Bureau renewal form that within the 12 months before expiration you attended a Bureau-approved training course or retook and passed the exam.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • No hour count is published for professional-services license renewal.

Other details

  • All licensed pest control operators must also hold a Certified Commercial Applicator certification.
  • Operator license holders must be employed by a licensed company (one primary Operator per company).
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

CE required, hours not published

Applies to the Registered Technician Identification (RTID)

CE hours
Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
RTIDs in WDIL, GRCL and FUML categories expire 36 months from issuance; renewal form must show attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Initial: classroom training (general plus category) and on-the-job training per category before issue.

Who approves courses

  • Renewal every 36 months: renewal form showing attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • No hour count is published for renewal.

Other details

  • WDIL, GRCL and FUML RTIDs only.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134
Track these CE hours
Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Mississippi 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.

  • Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office)

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

Mississippi Pest control CE questions

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

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: 5 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit: CE is required, but the hours are not published (the license renews every 3 years). Registered Technician Identification (RTID): CE is required, but the hours are not published (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

What does Mississippi pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: In-person recertification (about 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) covers all 14 categories with no exam. Online recertification requires at least 5 credits in your certification category (5 total regardless of how many categories you hold), completed within the last 12 months of the 3-year cycle, then the recertification fee is paid online. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

Who approves Mississippi pest control CE courses?

For the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Recertify every 3 years: attend a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration, or pass the Bureau exam. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

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

For the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services 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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