Nebraska Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others) (Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Program) renews every 3 years and has a renewal fee of about $90. 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 (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others)

Commercial · State license · Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Program

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Renew on the official site 402-471-2351

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Certification must be renewed every 3 years either by attending an NDA-approved recertification/continuing education course (e.g. UNL Extension, includes updates to General Standards and category-specific information) or by re-passing the exams; then submit the license request form and fee. Hours per course not stated in sources read.
Deadline rule: Licenses expire April 15 following the third year in which they were issued or renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642). Recertification training or retesting must be done before expiration.

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $90
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement: A person who lets a commercial applicator license expire must pass the exams again before the license can be renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642(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: Not required
Reciprocity: NDA has reciprocal agreements with a number of states; certified applicators from partner states may apply for a reciprocal license, typically without exams (application for Reciprocal Commercial Applicators License on NDA site).

Notes

Required for anyone applying structural or lawn-care pesticides (even general-use) for hire (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2638). Fee $90 per 3-year license (director may raise by rule up to $150). Initial licensing requires General Standards (core) exam (60 questions, 70% to pass) plus at least one category exam. Non-commercial licences are free. Online payment page (nda.nebraska.gov/online/applicator) may be used only after completing recertification training/exams and receiving NDA's billing postcard with the applicator number; out-of-state reciprocal licensees must first submit an application form to NDA.

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

How to renew

1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others) deadline: Licenses expire April 15 following the third year in which they were issued or renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642). Recertification training or retesting must be done before expiration.
2Renew online at https://nda.nebraska.gov/online/applicator
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.

Nebraska Pest control renewal questions

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When does a Nebraska pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others): renews every 3 years. Licenses expire April 15 following the third year in which they were issued or renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642). Recertification training or retesting must be done before expiration. Check with Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Check with Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others): About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Nebraska accept pest control licenses from other states?

NDA has reciprocal agreements with a number of states; certified applicators from partner states may apply for a reciprocal license, typically without exams (application for Reciprocal Commercial Applicators License on NDA site). Check with Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide 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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