A license is required to advertise or perform pest control or pesticide applications on another person's property, subject to statutory exemptions.
Commercial certification requires written examinations in the categories or subcategories sought.
Expires at the end of the calendar year unless revoked or suspended earlier.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Kansas Department of Agriculture
"Department" means the Kansas department of agriculture.Official source
Pesticide business license, requirements and feesOfficial source
Commercial certification requires written examinations in the categories or subcategories sought.
An applicant for a commercial applicator's certificate shall show upon written examination that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of pesticidesOfficial source
A current commercial certificate from another state may qualify for an examination exemption with the secretary's approval and applicable category fees.
may be exempted from examination for certification in this state upon approval of the secretaryOfficial source
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Open the official agency pageA license is required to advertise or perform pest control or pesticide applications on another person's property, subject to statutory exemptions.
Advertise, offer for sale, sell or perform any service for the control of a pest on the property of another or apply a pesticide to the property of anotherOfficial source
The statute lists $140 per business category and $15 per uncertified employee; confirm the agency's applicable schedule.
The application fee per category shall be $140 per category ... An additional fee of $15 shall be paid for each uncertified individual employed by the applicant to apply pesticidesOfficial source
Initial individual commercial certification expires at the end of the second calendar year after issue.
which certificate shall expire at the end of the second calendar year after the year of issue.Official source
Expires at the end of the calendar year unless revoked or suspended earlier.
Such license shall expire at the end of the calendar year for which it is issued unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto.Official source
In lieu of such examinations, the secretary may accept attendance and satisfactory completion of a training course approved by the secretary.
In lieu of such examinations, the secretary may accept attendance and satisfactory completion of a training course approved by the secretary.Official source
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Business licensing requires a surety bond or certificate of liability insurance.
if the applicant files the surety bond or certificate of liability insurance required under K.S.A. 2-2448Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Expires at the end of the calendar year unless revoked or suspended earlier.
Such license shall expire at the end of the calendar year for which it is issued unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Department of Agriculture
"Department" means the Kansas department of agriculture.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/002_000_0000_chapter/002_024_0000_article/002_024_0040_section/002_024_0040_k/
Pesticide business license, requirements and feesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial certification requires written examinations in the categories or subcategories sought.
Commercial certification requires written examinations in the categories or subcategories sought.
An applicant for a commercial applicator's certificate shall show upon written examination that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of pesticidesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business licensing requires a surety bond or certificate of liability insurance.
Business licensing requires a surety bond or certificate of liability insurance.
if the applicant files the surety bond or certificate of liability insurance required under K.S.A. 2-2448Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Expires at the end of the calendar year unless revoked or suspended earlier.
Such license shall expire at the end of the calendar year for which it is issued unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto. Applies to: Pesticide business license
Such license shall expire at the end of the calendar year for which it is issued unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
In lieu of such examinations, the secretary may accept attendance and satisfactory completion of a training course approved by the secretary.
Commercial certification may renew for three years by examination or approved training; confirm category-specific training requirements.
In lieu of such examinations, the secretary may accept attendance and satisfactory completion of a training course approved by the secretary.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A current commercial certificate from another state may qualify for an examination exemption with the secretary's approval and applicable category fees.
A current commercial certificate from another state may qualify for an examination exemption with the secretary's approval and applicable category fees.
may be exempted from examination for certification in this state upon approval of the secretaryOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A license is required to advertise or perform pest control or pesticide applications on another person's property, subject to statutory exemptions.
A license is required to advertise or perform pest control or pesticide applications on another person's property, subject to statutory exemptions.
Advertise, offer for sale, sell or perform any service for the control of a pest on the property of another or apply a pesticide to the property of anotherOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The statute lists $140 per business category and $15 per uncertified employee; confirm the agency's applicable schedule.
The statute lists $140 per business category and $15 per uncertified employee; confirm the agency's applicable schedule.
The application fee per category shall be $140 per category ... An additional fee of $15 shall be paid for each uncertified individual employed by the applicant to apply pesticidesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial individual commercial certification expires at the end of the second calendar year after issue.
Initial individual commercial certification expires at the end of the second calendar year after issue.
which certificate shall expire at the end of the second calendar year after the year of issue.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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