Certification is required to use or supervise pesticides on property other than your own for custom, commercial or contract application.
$25
Pass all three Core Exam sections with at least 70% in one sitting and at least one Category Exam with at least 70%.
Complete all CEU coursework before certification expires.
18 years old
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Pesticide Control Program
Division of Environmental Health Pesticide Control ProgramOfficial source
18 years old
Pass all three Core Exam sections with at least 70% in one sitting and at least one Category Exam with at least 70%.
Pass all three sections of the Core Exam with a score of 70% or higher in one sitting. 3. Pass at least one Category Exam with a score of 70% or higher.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageCertification is required to use or supervise pesticides on property other than your own for custom, commercial or contract application.
Commercial application If you use, or supervise the use of pesticides on property other than your own, this is “custom, commercial, or contract” application, and requires certification.Official source
Initial certification lasts one, two or three years depending on examination scores.
Certification is valid for one, two, or three years depending on test scores.Official source
Renew through the online CEU Re-Certification Application.
Submit the online CEU Re-Certification ApplicationOfficial source
Complete all CEU coursework before certification expires.
To obtain recertification through CEUs, all coursework must be completed prior to expiration of the current certification.Official source
3 years
Recertification is valid for three years.Official source
At least 12 approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the CEU recertification pathway.
Complete at least 12 approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).Official source
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$25
$25
Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC; the private-applicator exception is separate.
Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC. (Unless you designate as a Private Applicator)Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Complete all CEU coursework before certification expires.
To obtain recertification through CEUs, all coursework must be completed prior to expiration of the current certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$25
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Pesticide Control Program
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Pesticide Control Program
Division of Environmental Health Pesticide Control ProgramOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/becoming-certified/
Becoming a Certified ApplicatorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/certified-applicators/becoming-certified/
Exam Registration FormOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
18 years old
18
Be at least 18 years of age.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass all three Core Exam sections with at least 70% in one sitting and at least one Category Exam with at least 70%.
Pass all three Core Exam sections with at least 70% in one sitting and at least one Category Exam with at least 70%.
Pass all three sections of the Core Exam with a score of 70% or higher in one sitting. 3. Pass at least one Category Exam with a score of 70% or higher.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC; the private-applicator exception is separate.
Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC; the private-applicator exception is separate.
Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC. (Unless you designate as a Private Applicator)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
3 years
3
Recertification is valid for three years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete all CEU coursework before certification expires.
To obtain recertification through CEUs, all coursework must be completed prior to expiration of the current certification. Applies to: Currently certified applicators using the CEU renewal pathway
To obtain recertification through CEUs, all coursework must be completed prior to expiration of the current certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least 12 approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the CEU recertification pathway.
At least 12 approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the CEU recertification pathway.
Complete at least 12 approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certification is required to use or supervise pesticides on property other than your own for custom, commercial or contract application.
Certification is required to use or supervise pesticides on property other than your own for custom, commercial or contract application.
Commercial application If you use, or supervise the use of pesticides on property other than your own, this is “custom, commercial, or contract” application, and requires certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial certification lasts one, two or three years depending on examination scores.
Initial certification lasts one, two or three years depending on examination scores.
Certification is valid for one, two, or three years depending on test scores.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew through the online CEU Re-Certification Application.
Renew through the online CEU Re-Certification Application.
Submit the online CEU Re-Certification ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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