Rhode Island pest control continuing education requirements

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): 8 hours (the license renews every year). Commercial Pesticide License (general-use only): 8 hours (the license renews every year). Check with RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides) before you rely on it.

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): 8 credit hours per category every 5 years (1 credit hour = 50 minutes) from DEM-approved programs, submitted with renewal paperwork in the recertification year. If not met, the applicant must attend core/category training and re-take the exam. Check with RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides) before you rely on it.

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): Credits approved by any New England state are accepted. Check with RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides) before you rely on it.

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): DEM does not track credits; the applicator must keep records. Check with RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides) before you rely on it.

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest): Certification is valid from issuance through January 31 and must be renewed annually. Check with RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides) before you rely on it.