Structural pest-control businesses need a Place of Business Permit.
Obtain commission approval and pass the applicable licensing examinations.
Renew the place-of-business permit annually; it expires June 30th.
Four years of experience within the last 6 years as a registered technician under the supervision of a licensee
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Structural Pest Control Commission
Structural pest control licensing and registrationOfficial source
Four years of experience within the last 6 years as a registered technician under the supervision of a licensee
Four years of experience within the last 6 years as a registered technician under the supervision of a licenseeOfficial source
Obtain commission approval and pass the applicable licensing examinations.
Once approved by the Structural Pest Control Commission, you can schedule the examOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageStructural pest-control businesses need a Place of Business Permit.
If you want to operate a structural pest control business, you need a Place of Business Permit.Official source
Annual business fee: $150 with two employees or fewer, $200 with three or more; operators cost $10 per phase.
The annual fee is $150 for two (2) employees or less. $200 for three (3) or more employees. ... Licensed pest control operators: $10 per phaseOfficial source
Non-licensed workers need supervised technician registration and four annual training hours, including one per registered category.
Each program must be a minimum of 4 hours, with at least one hour per category in which you are registered.Official source
Renew the place-of-business permit annually; it expires June 30th.
Place of Business Permits expire June 30th and must be renewed annually.Official source
Licensee recertification every three years, by December 31 of the year before the third anniversary of original certification or last recertification.
Every three (3) years, attend an approved recertification program. Complete by December 31 of the year preceding the third anniversary of either your original certification or your most recent re-certification.Official source
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$50
Pay the exam fee and pass the exam: $50 per phaseOfficial source
Businesses must provide proof of required insurance and bond.
Proof of required Insurance and BondOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Renew the place-of-business permit annually; it expires June 30th.
Place of Business Permits expire June 30th and must be renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Structural Pest Control Commission
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Structural Pest Control Commission
Structural Pest Control CommissionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
Structural pest control licensing and registrationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
Apply for a licenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Four years of experience within the last 6 years as a registered technician under the supervision of a licensee
Qualify through an entomology degree; a degree with 12 entomology semester hours plus one recent technician year; or four technician years within the last six. Out-of-state experience needs commission-accepted proof.
Four years of experience within the last 6 years as a registered technician under the supervision of a licenseeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Obtain commission approval and pass the applicable licensing examinations.
Obtain commission approval and pass the applicable licensing examinations.
Once approved by the Structural Pest Control Commission, you can schedule the examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Businesses must provide proof of required insurance and bond.
Businesses must provide proof of required insurance and bond.
Proof of required Insurance and BondOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$50
50
Pay the exam fee and pass the exam: $50 per phaseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew the place-of-business permit annually; it expires June 30th.
Place of Business Permits expire June 30th and must be renewed annually. Applies to: Place of Business Permit
Place of Business Permits expire June 30th and must be renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licensee recertification every three years, by December 31 of the year before the third anniversary of original certification or last recertification.
Licensee recertification every three years, by December 31 of the year before the third anniversary of original certification or last recertification.
Every three (3) years, attend an approved recertification program. Complete by December 31 of the year preceding the third anniversary of either your original certification or your most recent re-certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Structural pest-control businesses need a Place of Business Permit.
Structural pest-control businesses need a Place of Business Permit.
If you want to operate a structural pest control business, you need a Place of Business Permit.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Annual business fee: $150 with two employees or fewer, $200 with three or more; operators cost $10 per phase.
Annual business fee: $150 with two employees or fewer, $200 with three or more; operators cost $10 per phase.
The annual fee is $150 for two (2) employees or less. $200 for three (3) or more employees. ... Licensed pest control operators: $10 per phaseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Non-licensed workers need supervised technician registration and four annual training hours, including one per registered category.
Non-licensed workers need supervised technician registration and four annual training hours, including one per registered category.
Each program must be a minimum of 4 hours, with at least one hour per category in which you are registered.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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