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

Quick answer

Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.

License fee

$285

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Exam

Supervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.

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Renewal

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.

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Minimum age

18 years old

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Pesticide Management Program

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance Pesticide Management Program
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Certification Process and Requirements for Supervisors
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and pass the appropriate examination(s)
    Official source

    Exam

    Supervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must score at least 75% to pass the written portion of the exam. If you pass the written exam, most categories have an oral examination.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    E-License, a new online licensing service is live and accepting applications for Pesticide Supervisors.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.
Official source

Agency guidance

General pest control is supervisor category 7A; termite and wood-destroying organisms is category 7B.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
7A: General Pest Control 7B: Termite and Wood Destroying Organisms
Official source

Agency guidance

Businesses with more than one certified applicator pay $240 annually. A business with only one certified supervisory applicator must register but is exempt from that fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Each pesticide application business employing more than one certified applicator (supervisory or operational) is required to pay a $240.00 annual registration fee. Any pesticide application business which employs only one certified supervisory applicator must register their business, however they are not required to pay the $240.00 fee.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.
Official source

License term in years

5 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
Official source

Renewal period in years

5 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
Official source

Continuing education topics

Supervisor renewal requires 12 continuing education credits per category and outstanding pesticide-use summaries for the past five years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
When you renew you need to pay the applicable fee, and submit 12 continuing education credits per category and any use summaries for the past 5 years that you have not already submitted.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Exam fee

$200

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Exam fee: $200 for up to 3 different supervisor categories
Official source

License fee

$285

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensing fee: $285 this is paid after the necessary written and oral exams are passed.
Official source

Renewal fee

$285

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$285 renewal fee (if applicable)
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a pest control license in Connecticut?

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.

Source and quotation
Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the pest control license fee in Connecticut?

$285

Source and quotation
Licensing fee: $285 this is paid after the necessary written and oral exams are passed.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (15)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Pesticide Management Program

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Pesticide Management Program

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance Pesticide Management Program
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://portal.ct.gov/deep/pesticides/supervisor-certification/certification-process-and-requirements-for-supervisors

Certification Process and Requirements for Supervisors
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://elicense.ct.gov/

E-License, a new online licensing service is live and accepting applications for Pesticide Supervisors.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and pass the appropriate examination(s)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Supervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.

Supervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.

You must score at least 75% to pass the written portion of the exam. If you pass the written exam, most categories have an oral examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Exam

$200

200

Exam fee: $200 for up to 3 different supervisor categories
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$285

285

Licensing fee: $285 this is paid after the necessary written and oral exams are passed.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$285

285

$285 renewal fee (if applicable)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

5 years

5

It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

5 years

5

It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year. Applies to: Commercial supervisory certification

Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Supervisor renewal requires 12 continuing education credits per category and outstanding pesticide-use summaries for the past five years.

Supervisor renewal requires 12 continuing education credits per category and outstanding pesticide-use summaries for the past five years.

When you renew you need to pay the applicable fee, and submit 12 continuing education credits per category and any use summaries for the past 5 years that you have not already submitted.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.

Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.

Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

General pest control is supervisor category 7A; termite and wood-destroying organisms is category 7B.

General pest control is supervisor category 7A; termite and wood-destroying organisms is category 7B.

7A: General Pest Control 7B: Termite and Wood Destroying Organisms
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Businesses with more than one certified applicator pay $240 annually. A business with only one certified supervisory applicator must register but is exempt from that fee.

Businesses with more than one certified applicator pay $240 annually. A business with only one certified supervisory applicator must register but is exempt from that fee.

Each pesticide application business employing more than one certified applicator (supervisory or operational) is required to pay a $240.00 annual registration fee. Any pesticide application business which employs only one certified supervisory applicator must register their business, however they are not required to pay the $240.00 fee.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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