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Wisconsin Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Business License (per location) (Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $90. The Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $50. 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 Business License (per location)

PBL · State license · Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 608-224-4548
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None; must have license in hand on Jan 1.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $90
Late fee
Applications received after Dec 31 pay a 20 percent late fee (DATCP licensing timeline).

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

Fee is $70 per location plus a $20 ACCP surcharge, $90 total; $115 if the business has bulk pesticides (bulk surcharge $25). The surcharge is set each May 1. Required for each business location, including sole proprietors. New online applications are only accepted March to October. All applicators employed must hold an individual commercial applicator license and certification. DATCP phone (608) 224-4548. DATCP's license pages do not list a bond or insurance requirement.

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Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

ICAL · State license · Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 608-224-4548
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Applications received after Dec 31 pay a 20 percent late fee (DATCP licensing timeline).
Reinstatement
License can be issued only if certification is current.

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
Reciprocal commercial applicator licensing is available if certified in an equivalent category by the home state's lead agency.
Notes

Fee is $40 plus a $10 ACCP surcharge, $50 total (surcharge reset each May 1). Structural pest control falls under the commercial applicator categories. For-hire applicators need certification, an ICAL and employment by a licensed business (PBL).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Business License (per location) deadline: Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31.
  2. 2Renew online at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Licenses_Permits/Business.aspx
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: Applications received after Dec 31 pay a 20 percent late fee (DATCP licensing timeline).
  5. 5Check your Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator License deadline: Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31.
  6. 6Renew online at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Licenses_Permits/CommercialApplicator.aspx
  7. 7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.

Wisconsin Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Wisconsin pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Business License (per location): renews every year. Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31. Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator License: renews every year. Annual; valid Jan 1 - Dec 31. DATCP mails renewal packet in October; license expires Dec 31. Check with Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Business License (per location): no CE required. Individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator License: no CE required. Check with Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) before you rely on it.

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

None; must have license in hand on Jan 1. Check with Wisconsin DATCP (Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Business License (per location): About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Wisconsin pest control license expires?

Applications received after Dec 31 pay a 20 percent late fee (DATCP licensing timeline). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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