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West Virginia Pest control license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/WV/checklist/pest-control

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

Pest control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (incl. structural pest control) (CA)

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

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.
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
10 hours
Renewal fee
About $20. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Not published, check with the board
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
Official link
https://wvplants.wvda.us/Index.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $20, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Licensed Pesticide Application Business (LPAB)

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

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.
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $60. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Not published, check with the board
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link
https://wvplants.wvda.us/Index.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $60, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/WV.

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.