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Arkansas Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6 (Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $150. The Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental (Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $100 and requires a bond of $100,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6

PC-OP · State license · Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 225-1598
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesCertification expires 3 years after issuance. Recertify before expiry by attending a University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service approved pest control program (training, conference or seminar) covering safety, IPM, application equipment and methods, environmental concerns, and laws and rules, and file the attendance form with the State Plant Board (2 CAR 54-210). No minimum hour count is set. Programs outside the Extension Service need agenda review by the Department first. An applicator who does not recertify must be reexamined or loses the license. The license itself renews annually before July 1.
Deadline rule
Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Operator license becomes invalid if the operator ceases to be (or be employed by) a license holder; failing recertification requires re-examination (rules Sec. I).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not verified.
Notes

Annual fee $150 first classification, $100 each additional, max $300 per applicator. Exams $100 per classification. Contact (501) 225-1598.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental

PC-LH · State license · Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 225-1598
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page (the about $10 late fee applies to monthly structural reports filed 30 or more days late).
Reinstatement
If bond or insurance lapses the license becomes void and is not reinstated until satisfactory bond and insurance are filed (A.C.A. 17-37-210(c)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $100,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Class 1 (Termite & Other Structural): general liability certificate of at least $500,000 per occurrence/aggregate. Class 2 (Household pest & rodent) and Class 3 (Fumigation): public liability $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage. Bond: $100,000 (Class 1 or combination including Class 1); $50,000 (Class 2 without Class 1); Class 3 insurance only. Bond term max 1 year coinciding with license period; bond/insurance cannot be cancelled without 30 days notice to the Department.
Reciprocity
Not verified.
Notes

Bond and insurance amounts per A.C.A. 17-37-210. Contact (501) 225-1598, [email protected]. Classification 1 and 2 operators need 1 year of experience or 2 years of college with a basic entomology course. The agency name changed from State Plant Board to Department of Agriculture.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Arkansas Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6 deadline: Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
  2. 2Renew online at https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/OnlineRenewalApplicationForPestControlLicense
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page.
  5. 5Check your Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental deadline: Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
  6. 6Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  7. 7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  8. 8If you miss the deadline: No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page (the about $10 late fee applies to monthly structural reports filed 30 or more days late).

Arkansas Pest control renewal questions

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

When does an Arkansas pest control license expire?

Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6: renews every year. Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ). Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental: renews every year. Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ). Check with Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Arkansas pest control license need?

Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental: no CE required. Check with Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Arkansas pest control license?

None stated. Check with Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Arkansas pest control license?

Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Arkansas pest control license expires?

No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Arkansas accept pest control licenses from other states?

Not verified. Check with Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board) 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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