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South Carolina pest control continuing education requirements

All 2 South Carolina pest control license types we track need continuing education: 20 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesSouth Carolina Pest control renewal guide

20 hours of CE

Applies to the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator)

CE hours
20 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Commercial and non-commercial licenses expire December 31 each year; renew before Dec 31.
License level
State license
Board
Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Recertification block Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028: Cat 7A only requires 12 category-specific + 20 total CCUs (15/20 with one of 3,5,7B,8; 18/20 with two; 21/21 with three; 24/24 with all four).
  • Max half of required credits in last year of block.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • Alternative: re-qualify via initial licensing requirements.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (864) 646-2150
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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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20 hours of CE

Applies to the Pesticide Business License - Category 7A (Industrial, Institutional, Structural, Health-Related)

CE hours
20 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Business license valid January 1 - December 31; renew annually before Dec 31.
License level
State license
Board
Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Applies to the Designated Certified Applicator (DCA)/commercial applicators: 5-year recertification block Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028; Cat 7A alone: 12 category-specific CCUs and 20 total CCUs; more with additional categories (e.g., 7A+one of 3/5/7B/8: 15 specific / 20 total).
  • No more than half of required credits may be earned in the final year.

Who approves courses

  • Credits via DPR-approved courses.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (864) 646-2150
Track these CE hours
Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (6)

How CE fits into the South Carolina 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 South Carolina Pest control renewal guide.

South Carolina Pest control CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a South Carolina pest control license need?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator): 20 hours (the license renews every year). Pesticide Business License - Category 7A (Industrial, Institutional, Structural, Health-Related): 20 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation before you rely on it.

What does South Carolina pest control continuing education have to cover?

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator): Recertification block Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028: Cat 7A only requires 12 category-specific + 20 total CCUs (15/20 with one of 3,5,7B,8; 18/20 with two; 21/21 with three; 24/24 with all four). Max half of required credits in last year of block. Check with Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation before you rely on it.

When do South Carolina pest control CE hours have to be done?

For the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator): Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator): Commercial and non-commercial licenses expire December 31 each year; renew before Dec 31. Check with Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation before you rely on it.

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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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