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West Virginia Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control) (WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $20 and requires 10 hours of continuing education. The Licensed Pesticide Application Business (WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $60. 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 (incl. structural pest control)

CA · State license · WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 304-558-2209
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
10 hours
Show CE rules20 continuing certification units (CCUs) = 10 hours (1 CCU = 30 minutes) in every certified category every 3 years, from WVDA-approved workshops (61CSR12A-7). Registered technicians need 4 CCUs (2 hours) per year before renewal.
Deadline rule
Commercial applicator license is renewed annually; the WVDA renewal period (WVPlants online system) is November 1 to April 1. Certification is valid 3 years, with 20 CCUs earned in that period for each category.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $20
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Applicators licensed in PA, MD, OH or VA can apply for a reciprocal commercial license ($20).
Notes

Applicators must work for a licensed pesticide business. A late-renewal fee is not published by the Department; renew early in the window (opens November 1). Reciprocal commercial licenses are available to applicators certified in PA, MD, OH or VA ($20).

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Licensed Pesticide Application Business

LPAB · State license · WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 304-558-2209
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Business license runs through December 31 of the year of issue (W. Va. Code 19-16A-7), or earlier if the required financial security expires sooner. WVDA lists the online renewal period (WVPlants) as November 1 to April 1, so renew early (from November 1) to avoid a gap.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $60
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Certificate of liability insurance required before issuance: $300,000 bodily injury/death and $100,000 property damage, plus workers' compensation and employers' liability coverage. No bond.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Required for businesses applying pesticides for hire (pest control and lawn care companies). A WV Business Registration certificate (State Tax Department) is also required with the application.

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 West Virginia Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control) deadline: Commercial applicator license is renewed annually; the WVDA renewal period (WVPlants online system) is November 1 to April 1. Certification is valid 3 years, with 20 CCUs earned in that period for each category.
  2. 2Complete 10 continuing education hours before renewing. 20 continuing certification units (CCUs) = 10 hours (1 CCU = 30 minutes) in every certified category every 3 years, from WVDA-approved workshops (61CSR12A-7). Registered technicians need 4 CCUs (2 hours) per year before renewal.
  3. 3Renew online at https://wvplants.wvda.us/Index.aspx
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $20, but fees change.
  5. 5Check your Licensed Pesticide Application Business deadline: Business license runs through December 31 of the year of issue (W. Va. Code 19-16A-7), or earlier if the required financial security expires sooner. WVDA lists the online renewal period (WVPlants) as November 1 to April 1, so renew early (from November 1) to avoid a gap.
  6. 6Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  7. 7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $60, but fees change.

West Virginia Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a West Virginia pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control): renews every year. Commercial applicator license is renewed annually; the WVDA renewal period (WVPlants online system) is November 1 to April 1. Certification is valid 3 years, with 20 CCUs earned in that period for each category. Licensed Pesticide Application Business: renews every year. Business license runs through December 31 of the year of issue (W. Va. Code 19-16A-7), or earlier if the required financial security expires sooner. WVDA lists the online renewal period (WVPlants) as November 1 to April 1, so renew early (from November 1) to avoid a gap. Check with WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a West Virginia pest control license need?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control): 10 hours per renewal. Licensed Pesticide Application Business: no CE required. Check with WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs) before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control): About $20. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does West Virginia accept pest control licenses from other states?

Applicators licensed in PA, MD, OH or VA can apply for a reciprocal commercial license ($20). Check with WV Department of Agriculture (Pesticide Regulatory Programs) 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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