Structural pest-control businesses need a license and a certified applicator in each offered category.
$75
Score of 70% or higher
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.
One year as a registered employee in the category; a relevant biological degree or approved course may substitute.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Maryland Department of Agriculture
18 years old
One year as a registered employee in the category; a relevant biological degree or approved course may substitute.
have at least one year of practical pesticide application experience as a registered employee in the category(ies) in which they want to become certified.Official source
Score of 70% or higher
We are now utilizing an online system for renewals found at https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides.Official source
Nonresidents can qualify once using examinations and current certification from their state of residence; provide certification and driver's license, then meet Maryland recertification rules.
Reciprocity is a one time process for a nonresident of Maryland to obtain certification in Maryland based off of certification in their current state of residency.Official source
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Open the official agency pageStructural pest-control businesses need a license and a certified applicator in each offered category.
designate at least one person certified as a pest control applicator in the categories in which they are providing pest control servicesOfficial source
Pay a $150 annual business license fee ... a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial category, and a $25 fee for each additional main category (numeric designation) of certification.
pay a $150 annual business license fee ... a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial category, and a $25 fee for each additional main category (numeric designation) of certification.Official source
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.Official source
Category 7: eight credits annually; one credit equals half an hour. Reexamination is the alternative.
Categories 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 must receive eight credits ... (1 credit is equal to ½ hour of training).Official source
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$75
a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial categoryOfficial source
Business licensing requires general liability insurance.
provide proof of general liability insuranceOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$75
a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial categoryOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland Department of Agriculture
MDAOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/Pesticide%20Applicator%20Certification%20and%20Business%20Licensing%20Requirements.pdf
Commercial Pest ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides
We are now utilizing an online system for renewals found at https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
One year as a registered employee in the category; a relevant biological degree or approved course may substitute.
One year as a registered employee in the category; a relevant biological degree or approved course may substitute.
have at least one year of practical pesticide application experience as a registered employee in the category(ies) in which they want to become certified.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Score of 70% or higher
Pass Core and at least one category exam with 70% or higher.
score of 70% or higherOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business licensing requires general liability insurance.
Business licensing requires general liability insurance.
provide proof of general liability insuranceOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$75
75
a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial categoryOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission. Applies to: Business license and employed applicator certificates
Renewal information will be sent out to businesses / public agencies annually with a deadline of June 30th for application submission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Category 7: eight credits annually; one credit equals half an hour. Reexamination is the alternative.
Category 7: eight credits annually; one credit equals half an hour. Reexamination is the alternative.
Categories 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 must receive eight credits ... (1 credit is equal to ½ hour of training).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nonresidents can qualify once using examinations and current certification from their state of residence; provide certification and driver's license, then meet Maryland recertification rules.
Nonresidents can qualify once using examinations and current certification from their state of residence; provide certification and driver's license, then meet Maryland recertification rules.
Reciprocity is a one time process for a nonresident of Maryland to obtain certification in Maryland based off of certification in their current state of residency.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Structural pest-control businesses need a license and a certified applicator in each offered category.
Structural pest-control businesses need a license and a certified applicator in each offered category.
designate at least one person certified as a pest control applicator in the categories in which they are providing pest control servicesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pay a $150 annual business license fee ... a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial category, and a $25 fee for each additional main category (numeric designation) of certification.
Business license: $150 annually. Individual certification: $75 for the first category and $25 per additional main category; subcategories add no fee.
pay a $150 annual business license fee ... a $75 annual certification fee must be paid for the initial category, and a $25 fee for each additional main category (numeric designation) of certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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