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Mississippi Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Mississippi has 4 Pest control license classes. Most renew every 3 years. Renewal fees are about $0 to $150, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 5 hours. The details for each class are below.

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

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Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Commercial Applicator (cat. 7A etc.) · State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
5 hours
Show CE rulesRecertify every 3 years: attend a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration, or pass the Bureau exam. In-person recertification (about 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) covers all 14 categories with no exam. Online recertification requires at least 5 credits in your certification category (5 total regardless of how many categories you hold), completed within the last 12 months of the 3-year cycle, then the recertification fee is paid online.
Deadline rule
Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration.
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Grace period
None stated; training must be completed within the 12 months before expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
No late fee is published.
Reinstatement
If not recertified in time, the certification expires and the exams must be retaken (computer-based exam fee about $55 each).

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
Mississippi reciprocates with other states for commercial applicator certification (Commercial Pesticide Applicator Reciprocity Request form with copy of out-of-state card).
Notes

The $150 recertification fee is paid online after completing online recertification training (MSU Extension); the MDAC page does not list the fee. Exam fee is $55 per exam via Metro Institute. Category 7 covers industrial, institutional and structural pest control (7A, 7B, 7C). Contact the Bureau of Plant Industry 662-325-3390.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office)

Company License (WDIL, GRCL, FUML, etc.) · State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134

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

Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Company licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance. Submit the completed renewal application (with current bond and insurance certificates) before the expiration date; the license is invalid if the bond or insurance expires first.
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Grace period
No grace period stated; renew before expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $0
Late fee
No late fee is published. State law provides that no fee is charged for the license (Miss. Code 69-19-9).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)The license becomes invalid on expiration of the required bond or insurance, and expires 3 years after issue. Operating without a valid license can bring civil penalties of up to about $5,000. Reinstatement terms are not published; contact the Bureau.

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: $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Pest (insect, rodent, plant disease) control categories: surety bond of at least $5,000 (weed control only: $2,500; combined pest and weed: $5,000) AND general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence with $200,000 minimum annual aggregate, covering pollution/contamination, property damage, personal injury and errors & omissions. Wood destroying insect (WDI) companies need E&O coverage on MS Official WDI Reports and damages caused by structural pests. Bond and insurance expire together; license invalid if either lapses. Weed-only companies need no insurance.
Reciprocity
Mississippi does not reciprocate with any state for pest control licenses; out-of-state operators must apply, be approved and pass exams. (Commercial applicator certification does have reciprocity.)
Notes

No license fee is charged for the company license (Miss. Code 69-19-9: "No fee shall be required for the license"). Surety bond: $5,000 for pest control or combined pest and weed work, $2,500 for weed-only; general liability $100,000 per occurrence / $200,000 aggregate with pollution, property damage, personal injury and errors and omissions. Wood destroying insect (WDI) companies also need E&O on Mississippi Official WDI Reports and structural-pest damage. Bond and insurance must share one expiration date. A company must always employ at least one primary Operator License holder (90 days to replace). Contact the Bureau of Plant Industry 662-325-3390 ([email protected]), P.O. Box 5207, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit

Operator License; Permit · State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134

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

Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesTo renew every 36 months, show on the Bureau renewal form that within the 12 months before expiration you attended a Bureau-approved training course or retook and passed the exam. No hour count is published for professional-services license renewal. All licensed pest control operators must also hold a Certified Commercial Applicator certification. Operator license holders must be employed by a licensed company (one primary Operator per company).
Deadline rule
Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months from date of issuance; renewal request must be submitted on the Bureau form with proof of training/exam within the 12 months preceding expiration.
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Grace period
None. The license must be renewed before the 36-month expiration; it is the holder's responsibility to know the date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $0
Late fee
No late fee is published; no fee is charged for the operator license or permit.
Reinstatement
After expiration the operator must retake and pass the Bureau exams (computer-based exams cost about $55 each).

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
No reciprocity for operator licenses ('Mississippi does not reciprocate with any state').
Notes

No fee to apply for or hold an Operator License or Permit (Miss. Code 69-19-9); only the $55 per-exam computer-based testing fee (paid to Metro Institute) applies. Categories include WDIL (wood destroying insects), GRCL (general pest and rodent), FUML (fumigation), MBFL (mosquito), plus weed categories. Requires 4 years of experience with a licensed operator within 6 years (WDI/GRC/FUM) or equivalent education. Contact the Bureau of Plant Industry 662-325-3390 ([email protected]), P.O. Box 5207, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Registered Technician Identification (RTID)

RTID (WDI, GRC, FUM) · State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 662-325-3390 (Bureau of Plant Industry); Professional Services Licensing 662-325-8134

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

Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesInitial: classroom training (general plus category) and on-the-job training per category before issue. Renewal every 36 months: renewal form showing attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration. WDIL, GRCL and FUML RTIDs only. No hour count is published for renewal.
Deadline rule
RTIDs in WDIL, GRCL and FUML categories expire 36 months from issuance; renewal form must show attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration.
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Grace period
None stated; renewal must show training within the 12 months before expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $0
Late fee
No fee or late fee is published for the RTID.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)An RTID is returned to the Bureau when employment ends; a new RTID is issued for a new company only after the previous one is returned. Reinstatement after expiration is not published.

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 published, check with the board
Notes

Required for employees working without direct on-site supervision or soliciting pesticide work. Contact Bureau of Plant Industry 662-325-3390 ([email protected]), P.O. Box 5207, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Complaints 662-325-8789.

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 Mississippi Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator deadline: Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration.
  2. 2Complete 5 continuing education hours before renewing. Recertify every 3 years: attend a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration, or pass the Bureau exam. In-person recertification (about 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) covers all 14 categories with no exam. Online recertification requires at least 5 credits in your certification category (5 total regardless of how many categories you hold), completed within the last 12 months of the 3-year cycle, then the recertification fee is paid online.
  3. 3Renew online at https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/commercial-applicator-certification/
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee is published.
  6. 6Check your Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office) deadline: Company licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance. Submit the completed renewal application (with current bond and insurance certificates) before the expiration date; the license is invalid if the bond or insurance expires first.
  7. 7Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Renewal information: https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/weed-and-pest-control-license-and-permit/
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $0, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: No late fee is published. State law provides that no fee is charged for the license (Miss. Code 69-19-9).
  11. 11Check your Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit deadline: Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months from date of issuance; renewal request must be submitted on the Bureau form with proof of training/exam within the 12 months preceding expiration.
  12. 12If you miss the deadline: No late fee is published; no fee is charged for the operator license or permit.
  13. 13Check your Registered Technician Identification (RTID) deadline: RTIDs in WDIL, GRCL and FUML categories expire 36 months from issuance; renewal form must show attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration.
  14. 14If you miss the deadline: No fee or late fee is published for the RTID.

Mississippi Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Mississippi pest control license expire?

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: renews every 3 years. Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration. Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office): renews every 3 years. Company licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance. Submit the completed renewal application (with current bond and insurance certificates) before the expiration date; the license is invalid if the bond or insurance expires first. Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit: renews every 3 years. Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months from date of issuance; renewal request must be submitted on the Bureau form with proof of training/exam within the 12 months preceding expiration. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: 5 hours per renewal. Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office): no CE required. Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

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

None stated; training must be completed within the 12 months before expiration. Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services before you rely on it.

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Mississippi pest control license expires?

No late fee is published. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Mississippi accept pest control licenses from other states?

Mississippi reciprocates with other states for commercial applicator certification (Commercial Pesticide Applicator Reciprocity Request form with copy of out-of-state card). Check with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services 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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