Commercial structural pest-control businesses need a license and at least one certified technician.
To use Restricted-Use Pesticides, an individual must pass The General Standards Examination AND one or more subcategory exams
Renew certification by December 1 every 3 years to avoid late fees.
9 hours
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Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public HealthOfficial source
To use Restricted-Use Pesticides, an individual must pass The General Standards Examination AND one or more subcategory exams
To use Restricted-Use Pesticides, an individual must pass The General Standards Examination AND one or more subcategory examsOfficial source
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Open the official agency pageCommercial structural pest-control businesses need a license and at least one certified technician.
a business must first employ at least one person who is a CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.Official source
Business licenses renew annually; submit by December 1 to avoid additional fees and fines.
To avoid additional fees and fines, licenses should be renewed each year by December 1.Official source
Renew certification by December 1 every 3 years to avoid late fees.
To avoid late fees, certification must be renewed by December 1 – every 3 years.Official source
3 years
9 hours
Nine credit hours
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Business licensing requires a Certificate of Insurance submitted by the insurer.
show your business has the required insurance by having your insurance company submit the Certificate of Insurance Form.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Renew certification by December 1 every 3 years to avoid late fees.
To avoid late fees, certification must be renewed by December 1 – every 3 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public HealthOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control.html
Structural Pest ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control.html
Structural Pest ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
To use Restricted-Use Pesticides, an individual must pass The General Standards Examination AND one or more subcategory exams
General-use certification requires the General Standards exam; restricted-use certification also requires the relevant subcategory exam. Passing score: 70%.
To use Restricted-Use Pesticides, an individual must pass The General Standards Examination AND one or more subcategory examsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business licensing requires a Certificate of Insurance submitted by the insurer.
Business licensing requires a Certificate of Insurance submitted by the insurer.
show your business has the required insurance by having your insurance company submit the Certificate of Insurance Form.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew certification by December 1 every 3 years to avoid late fees.
To avoid late fees, certification must be renewed by December 1 – every 3 years. Applies to: Certified structural pest-control technician
To avoid late fees, certification must be renewed by December 1 – every 3 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nine credit hours
Approved continuing training during the technician's three-year certification period.
nine credit hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial structural pest-control businesses need a license and at least one certified technician.
Commercial structural pest-control businesses need a license and at least one certified technician.
a business must first employ at least one person who is a CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business licenses renew annually; submit by December 1 to avoid additional fees and fines.
Business licenses renew annually; submit by December 1 to avoid additional fees and fines.
To avoid additional fees and fines, licenses should be renewed each year by December 1.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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