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Kentucky Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Kentucky has 3 Pest control license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $25 to $100, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 12 hours. The details for each class are below.

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee)

Applicator · State license · Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0282
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
12 hours12 CEUs per 3 years, same as operator.
Deadline rule
Expires December 31; application filed on or before January 1 each year (KRS 217B.522); renewal by January 31 per 302 KAR 26:020.
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Grace period
Through January 31.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $25
Late fee
Fines may apply before retesting; amount not stated.
Reinstatement
After January 31, must retest as initial applicant.

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
See operator.
Notes

Fee is $25 per applicator license (KRS 217B.522; 302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 2). The company must report employee additions and terminations within 30 days and list employees at renewal. Applicators must be employed by a structural pest management company or supervised by a licensed operator. Online renewal is through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Licensing and Certification portal.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Structural Pest Management Company Registration

Company registration · State license · Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0282
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Registration expires December 31 of the year for which it is issued; renew annually on or before January 1 of the calendar year for which registration is issued (KRS 217B.538(2)).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)If the insurance becomes unsatisfactory and is not replaced, the department cancels the registration and no one may work for the company until insurance is restored and the registration reinstated (KRS 217B.516(3)).

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
Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 maintained at all times during the registration period. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture must be notified at least 10 days before any reduction or cancellation. A deductible up to $5,000 is accepted; a security bond or other insurance is required only to cover an unsatisfied deductible (KRS 217B.516).
Reciprocity
Not applicable to company registration.
Notes

KRS 217B.538 sets $75 per registration. KRS 217B.535(2) separately says companies register annually and pay $50 for each office; the two statutes are not reconciled, so confirm with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture which fee applies. At least one licensed operator is required per company, and the company must list its employees at renewal and report employee additions or terminations within 30 days (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 9). Kentucky Department of Agriculture phone (502) 573-0282.

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Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b)

Operator · State license · Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0282
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rules12 KDA-approved CEUs in the three-year period before the annual renewal application, including at least one core topic and one specific-standards topic and at least one CEU per category held (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 6). Insufficient CEUs: must pass exam for the license before renewal.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 each year (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 9). Renewal must be completed by January 31; after January 31 the holder must retest as an initial applicant.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Through January 31; failure to renew after January 31 requires retesting as an initial applicant after paying fines.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Applicable fines must be paid before retesting (amount not stated in the regulation).
Reinstatement
Retest as initial applicant (structural exam 70% minimum, 5 hours, 260+ questions) after January 31.

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
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture may waive the certification exam for holders of a valid license from another state, tribal or federal agency that has substantially similar requirements and agrees to reciprocate, if the person is employed by a dealer registered in Kentucky; a $25 reciprocal fee applies (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 1).
Notes

Annual fee $100 per operator license (KRS 217B.535(1); 302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 2). Exam fee is $25. At least one operator is required per structural pest management company. Applicants need 2 years of verified structural pest management experience or an entomology degree (KRS 217B.520). Online renewal is through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Licensing and Certification portal.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Kentucky Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee) deadline: Expires December 31; application filed on or before January 1 each year (KRS 217B.522); renewal by January 31 per 302 KAR 26:020.
  2. 2Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 CEUs per 3 years, same as operator.
  3. 3Renew online at https://www.kyagr-apps.com/AgExternal/Security/Account/Login
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $25, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: Fines may apply before retesting; amount not stated.
  6. 6Check your Structural Pest Management Company Registration deadline: Registration expires December 31 of the year for which it is issued; renew annually on or before January 1 of the calendar year for which registration is issued (KRS 217B.538(2)).
  7. 7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
  9. 9Check your Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b) deadline: Licenses expire December 31 each year (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 9). Renewal must be completed by January 31; after January 31 the holder must retest as an initial applicant.
  10. 10Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 KDA-approved CEUs in the three-year period before the annual renewal application, including at least one core topic and one specific-standards topic and at least one CEU per category held (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 6). Insufficient CEUs: must pass exam for the license before renewal.
  11. 11Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  12. 12If you miss the deadline: Applicable fines must be paid before retesting (amount not stated in the regulation).

Kentucky Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Kentucky pest control license expire?

Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): renews every year. Expires December 31; application filed on or before January 1 each year (KRS 217B.522); renewal by January 31 per 302 KAR 26:020. Structural Pest Management Company Registration: renews every year. Registration expires December 31 of the year for which it is issued; renew annually on or before January 1 of the calendar year for which registration is issued (KRS 217B.538(2)). Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b): renews every year. Licenses expire December 31 each year (302 KAR 26:020 Sec. 9). Renewal must be completed by January 31; after January 31 the holder must retest as an initial applicant. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): 12 hours per renewal. Structural Pest Management Company Registration: no CE required. Structural Pest Management Operator License (Category 7a, 7b): 12 hours per renewal. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

Through January 31. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Management Applicator License (employee): About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Kentucky pest control license expires?

Fines may apply before retesting; amount not stated. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Kentucky accept pest control licenses from other states?

See operator. Check with Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Division of Environmental Services (Structural Pest Management) 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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