How to Get a Pest control License in Arkansas (2026)

Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Commercial Pest Control Program

Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Commercial Pest Control Program

Applicants must submit an application to the Department of Agriculture on forms provided by the Commercial Pest Control Program.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?chapterID=2&levelType=section&partID=1315&sectionID=58363&subChapterID=7&subPartID=8876&titleID=2

2 CAR § 54-205. Applying for license or certificate

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18 years old

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Applicants must be a minimum age of eighteen (18).

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Commercial applicators must pass the examinations for their classifications and submit an application and fees.

Commercial applicators must pass the examinations for their classifications and submit an application and fees.

After passing the appropriate examinations (Classifications 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6), all commercial applicators must submit an application and the required fees to the department on forms provided by the Pest Control Program.

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License holders in Classifications 1, 2 or 3 must provide copies of the required surety bond and/or insurance policies before issuance.

License holders in Classifications 1, 2 or 3 must provide copies of the required surety bond and/or insurance policies before issuance.

Prior to the issuance of the license for Classifications 1, 2, or 3, the license holder shall provide the department with copies of all required surety bond and/or insurance policies.

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Commercial and noncommercial applicators can satisfy continuing competency through University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service-approved pest-control training every third year; proof of attendance must be filed.

Commercial and noncommercial applicators can satisfy continuing competency through University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service-approved pest-control training every third year; proof of attendance must be filed.

The completion of a University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service-approved pest control training, conference, seminar, etc. every third year shall be considered adequate to satisfy this requirement. ... An appropriate form shall be filed with the Department of Agriculture as proof of attendance.

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Pest-control agents may apply using a substantially similar out-of-state license in good standing; this pathway still requires a department-approved examination for each requested category and proof of employment with a licensed commercial applicator firm.

Pest-control agents may apply using a substantially similar out-of-state license in good standing; this pathway still requires a department-approved examination for each requested category and proof of employment with a licensed commercial applicator firm.

The applicant shall hold a substantially similar license in another United States jurisdiction. ... The applicant shall hold his or her occupational licensure in good standing. ... As evidence that the applicant is sufficiently competent as an agent, an applicant shall pass a licensure exam approved by the department for each licensing category in which the applicant seeks reciprocity. ... The applicant shall provide proof of employment with a licensed commercial applicator firm.

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The license holder must be, or employ, a commercial applicator licensed in every classification of service the business provides.

The license holder must be, or employ, a commercial applicator licensed in every classification of service the business provides.

The license holder must themselves be, or shall employ and maintain, at least one (1) commercial applicator licensed for each classification of pest control service work provided by the license holder.

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Commercial applicator applicants must themselves be or must be employed by a license holder before the issuance of an applicator’s license. ... A commercial applicator’s license must become invalid in the event they cease to be themselves a license holder or employed by a license holder.

A commercial applicator must be a license holder or work for one; the applicator license becomes invalid if that relationship ends.

Commercial applicator applicants must themselves be or must be employed by a license holder prior to the issuance of an applicator’s license. ... A commercial applicator’s license shall become invalid in the event they cease to be themselves a license holder or employed by a license holder.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026