Professional Pesticide Applicator License (structural pest control categories e.g. IP/CP)
Professional · State license · Idaho State Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Licensing
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- Renewal cycle
- Every 5 years
- Continuing education
- 40 hours
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40 recertification credits during the 5-year period from Department-accredited pesticide seminars (1 credit per 50 minutes); excess credits do not carry over; alternatively recertify by passing the exam. Dealer license ($250/5 yrs) expires with Professional license. - Deadline rule
- 5-year licensing/recertification period beginning the January 1 after initial licensing and expiring December 31 of the fifth year. Eligible for renewal no sooner than 45 days before expiration.
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- Grace period
- A license may be renewed up to 12 months after its expiration date if recertification credits were met (IDAPA 02.03.03).
Fees, approximate
- Renewal fee
- About $300
- Late fee
- No late fee found in rules consulted.
- Reinstatement
- Failure to complete recertification credits before expiration requires retaking and passing the applicable exam(s). Exam fee about $10 per category.
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
- Proof of financial responsibility: liability insurance, approved bond, CD, annuity or letter of credit. Minimum coverage: bodily injury $50,000 per person / $100,000 per occurrence; property damage $50,000 per occurrence; max deductible $5,000. Notify ISDA immediately on cancellation or reduction.
- Reciprocity
- Reciprocal licensing available with a Letter of Good Standing from home state (ISDA application).
Notes
Requires the CO (core) exam plus at least one category; ISDA licenses applicators and Idaho has no separate structural pest control board. Commercial Apprentice license $120, expires 2 years from issue and is non-renewable. Phone 208-332-8600; [email protected]. Fee $300 and 40 credits per IDAPA 02.03.03 (rule dated 7-1-26) and the ISDA 2026-27 application. Specific structural category names are not listed here.