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Louisiana Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases) (Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $10 and requires 6 hours of continuing education. The Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit (Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $150 and requires a bond of $2,000 (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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Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases)

LP1-LP6 phases · State license · Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (225) 925-3763

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rulesRecertify at least every 3 years by Dec 31 of the third year: minimum 6 hours technical training covering general pest, termite and commercial vertebrate control (separate 6 hours for fumigation phase); must attend entire approved program.
Deadline rule
Each licensed phase renewed annually by June 30 (LAC 7:XXV.117(I)); commercial applicator certification recertified every 3 years by December 31 of the third year.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $10
Late fee
No late fee stated in the rules; renew each phase by June 30.
Reinstatement
A phase not recertified requires compliance with initial licensing requirements (retest) (LAC 7:XXV.117).

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
Out-of-state experience under an out-of-state structural pest control operator can count toward eligibility; no formal reciprocity stated.
Notes

$10 annual fee per phase (LAC 7:XXV.117(J)); the LDAF page also lists $10 per phase. Exam $50 per phase. Registered technicians: $25 exam + $25 registration; annual recertification program of at least 4 hours (at least 1 hour per registered category) between Jan 1 and Dec 31; $10 change-of-employment fee.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit

POB Permit · State license · Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (225) 925-3763
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Permit expires June 30 and must be renewed annually (LAC 7:XXV.105(C), 117(B)).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
No late fee is stated in the Structural Pest Control rules or on the LDAF page; permits must be renewed on or before June 30.

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: $2,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Certificate of insurance on department form: general liability not less than $250,000 per occurrence, plus not less than $100,000 property damage, or combined single limit of $350,000; 10 days' notice to commission before cancellation. Surety or fidelity bond of $2,000 on department form from carrier authorized in Louisiana.
Reciprocity
Not applicable.
Notes

Fee is $150 for 2 or fewer employees, $200 for 3 or more; plus $10 per phase per licensed operator and $25 per technician (LDAF page). A permit is issued only if a licensee for each phase of work is domiciled and designated as primary licensee at that location. Monthly termite contract/WDIR reports: $12 per standard contract and WDI report (LAC 7:XXV.119). Permits can be renewed online through the LDAF USAPlants system (user guide on the LDAF licensing page). Structural Pest Control Program (225) 925-3763, Commission (225) 925-3787, [email protected].

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 Louisiana Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases) deadline: Each licensed phase renewed annually by June 30 (LAC 7:XXV.117(I)); commercial applicator certification recertified every 3 years by December 31 of the third year.
  2. 2Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. Recertify at least every 3 years by Dec 31 of the third year: minimum 6 hours technical training covering general pest, termite and commercial vertebrate control (separate 6 hours for fumigation phase); must attend entire approved program.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $10, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee stated in the rules; renew each phase by June 30.
  6. 6Check your Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit deadline: Permit expires June 30 and must be renewed annually (LAC 7:XXV.105(C), 117(B)).
  7. 7Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Renew online at https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: No late fee is stated in the Structural Pest Control rules or on the LDAF page; permits must be renewed on or before June 30.

Louisiana Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Louisiana pest control license expire?

Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases): renews every year. Each licensed phase renewed annually by June 30 (LAC 7:XXV.117(I)); commercial applicator certification recertified every 3 years by December 31 of the third year. Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit: renews every year. Permit expires June 30 and must be renewed annually (LAC 7:XXV.105(C), 117(B)). Check with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases): 6 hours per renewal. Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit: no CE required. Check with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases): About $10. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Louisiana pest control license expires?

No late fee stated in the rules; renew each phase by June 30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Louisiana accept pest control licenses from other states?

Out-of-state experience under an out-of-state structural pest control operator can count toward eligibility; no formal reciprocity stated. Check with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission 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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