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Kansas Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program) renews every 3 years, has a renewal fee of about $50 and requires 8 hours of continuing education. The Pesticide Business License (structural pest control: categories 7A/7B/7C/7D/7E, 3A/3B/3C etc.) (Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $140 and requires a bond of $6,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

Commercial applicator (categories e.g. 7 · State license · Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 785-564-6688
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rulesPer 3-year period: 1 Core hour plus category hours: 7 hours each for 1A, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8, 9A, 9B, 10; 5 hours each for 1B, 1C, 2, 3C, 5; 3 hours each for 1D, 4, 5S, 7F. Structural categories 7A to 7E need 8 hours for one category (1 Core plus 7). Training must be live, KDA-approved events; on-demand courses are not accepted. Earning credits does not renew the certificate; the applicator must file the renewal and fee. Renewal by exam is also allowed.
Deadline rule
3-year certification period. The renewal window runs October to December of the expiration year; credits must be earned by December 31 and the renewal filed within 30 days after expiration.
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Grace period
30 days after expiration of the certification period (renewal by training only if all training was completed during the period).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
No late fee; if not renewed within 30 days after expiration (K.S.A. 2-2446), earned credits are forfeited and renewal requires examination.
Reinstatement
After the 30-day window, earned credits are forfeited and the applicator must renew by passing the exams (about $45 per exam).

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
KDA may waive exams for applicators certified in another state; the statutory reciprocity fee is up to $75 per category.
Notes

Renewal by training costs $50 per category (K.S.A. 2-2446). Pest control technicians renew yearly through their employer. Check your expiration date with the KDA applicator search tool. KDA Pesticide and Fertilizer Program: 785-564-6688, [email protected].

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Pesticide Business License (structural pest control: categories 7A/7B/7C/7D/7E, 3A/3B/3C etc.)

Business license per category · State license · Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 785-564-6688
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
The license expires at the end of the calendar year it was issued for (December 31). Proof of financial responsibility must stay in force through the license year.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $140
Late fee
No late fee is set in K.S.A. 2-2440.

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: $6,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Proof of financial responsibility (K.S.A. 2-2448), either a surety bond of at least $6,000 per year or a certificate of liability insurance with at least $25,000 bodily injury and $5,000 property damage per occurrence.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fee is $140 per category, plus $15 for each uncertified applicator employed and $40 per registered technician ($25 if the $15 fee was already paid that year). The statute lowers fees on July 1, 2028 to $112 per category and $10 per uncertified applicator. Renew online through a KDA Account (link the license with its number and web code) or by mail to KDA Pesticide and Fertilizer Program, 1320 Research Park Dr, Manhattan KS 66502. [email protected], 785-564-6688.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Kansas Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification deadline: 3-year certification period. The renewal window runs October to December of the expiration year; credits must be earned by December 31 and the renewal filed within 30 days after expiration.
  2. 2Complete 8 continuing education hours before renewing. Per 3-year period: 1 Core hour plus category hours: 7 hours each for 1A, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8, 9A, 9B, 10; 5 hours each for 1B, 1C, 2, 3C, 5; 3 hours each for 1D, 4, 5S, 7F. Structural categories 7A to 7E need 8 hours for one category (1 Core plus 7). Training must be live, KDA-approved events; on-demand courses are not accepted. Earning credits does not renew the certificate; the applicator must file the renewal and fee. Renewal by exam is also allowed.
  3. 3Renew online at https://portal.kda.ks.gov/
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee; if not renewed within 30 days after expiration (K.S.A. 2-2446), earned credits are forfeited and renewal requires examination.
  6. 6Check your Pesticide Business License (structural pest control: categories 7A/7B/7C/7D/7E, 3A/3B/3C etc.) deadline: The license expires at the end of the calendar year it was issued for (December 31). Proof of financial responsibility must stay in force through the license year.
  7. 7Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Renew online at https://portal.kda.ks.gov/paf/pafpestbusiness/login/
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $140, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: No late fee is set in K.S.A. 2-2440.

Kansas Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Kansas pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification: renews every 3 years. 3-year certification period. The renewal window runs October to December of the expiration year; credits must be earned by December 31 and the renewal filed within 30 days after expiration. Pesticide Business License (structural pest control: categories 7A/7B/7C/7D/7E, 3A/3B/3C etc.): renews every year. The license expires at the end of the calendar year it was issued for (December 31). Proof of financial responsibility must stay in force through the license year. Check with Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification: 8 hours per renewal. Pesticide Business License (structural pest control: categories 7A/7B/7C/7D/7E, 3A/3B/3C etc.): no CE required. Check with Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Kansas pest control license?

30 days after expiration of the certification period (renewal by training only if all training was completed during the period). Check with Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Kansas pest control license?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Kansas pest control license expires?

No late fee; if not renewed within 30 days after expiration (K.S.A. 2-2446), earned credits are forfeited and renewal requires examination. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Kansas accept pest control licenses from other states?

KDA may waive exams for applicators certified in another state; the statutory reciprocity fee is up to $75 per category. Check with Kansas Department of Agriculture - Pesticide & Fertilizer Program 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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