How often do I renew a pest control license in Missouri?
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
Source and quotation
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Missouri Pest control License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)
Quick answer
Commercial applicators provide pesticide services on another person's land for compensation.
License fee
$65
Exam
Pass Core and at least one category examination.
Renewal
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
Experience
Categories 7A, 7B and 7C require documented pesticide experience or an associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How to get a pest control license in Missouri
Check the licensing authority
Board
Missouri Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Pesticide Control
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Prepare your application
Apply with the agency
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upload the required documents online through MOPlants
Official sourceReciprocity
Structural-category reciprocity is available with Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois; applicants must reside and have passed exams there. Arkansas and Louisiana agreements exclude structural categories.
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Kansas - all categories. Nebraska - all categories. Iowa - all categories. Minnesota - all categories. Illinois - all categories. ... Have taken and passed the certification examinations in the reciprocating state. Be a resident of that state.
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Agency guidance
Commercial applicators provide pesticide services on another person's land for compensation.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
engaged in the business of using pesticides on the lands of another as a direct service to the public in exchange for a fee or compensation.Official source
What are the Missouri pest control license requirements?
Exam
Pass Core and at least one category examination.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
pass the General Standards of Competence Examination (CORE) and at least one of the category examinationsOfficial source
Experience
Categories 7A, 7B and 7C require documented pesticide experience or an associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
evidence of having an Associates of Arts degree, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomologyOfficial source
Insurance
Provide financial responsibility evidence such as insurance or a surety bond.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You may submit an proof of insurance form, surety bond, or this form.Official source
How do I renew my pest control license in Missouri?
Renewal
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.Official source
License term in years
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.Official source
Continuing education topics
Recertify every three years by approved training or examinations in Core and every licensed category.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All Certified Commercial Applicators are required to renew their certification every three (3) years. ... all Certified Applicators are required to recertify in all categories listed on their license and the CORE.Official source
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How much does a pest control license cost in Missouri?
Renewal fee
$65
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The license may be renewed by submitting the $65 license fee and a signed renewal cardOfficial source
Bonds and insurance
Insurance
Provide financial responsibility evidence such as insurance or a surety bond.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You may submit an proof of insurance form, surety bond, or this form.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
How do I look up a pest control license in Missouri?
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What is the pest control license fee in Missouri?
$65
Which official sources support this guide?
Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Board
Missouri Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Pesticide Control
Missouri Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Pesticide Control
Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency page
https://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pesticides/
Pesticide ControlOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agency
https://apps.mda.mo.gov
upload the required documents online through MOPlantsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Exam
Pass Core and at least one category examination.
Pass Core and at least one category examination.
pass the General Standards of Competence Examination (CORE) and at least one of the category examinationsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Experience
Categories 7A, 7B and 7C require documented pesticide experience or an associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology.
Categories 7A, 7B and 7C require documented pesticide experience or an associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology.
evidence of having an Associates of Arts degree, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Insurance
Provide financial responsibility evidence such as insurance or a surety bond.
Provide financial responsibility evidence such as insurance or a surety bond.
You may submit an proof of insurance form, surety bond, or this form.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Fees / Renewal
$65
65
The license may be renewed by submitting the $65 license fee and a signed renewal cardOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
License term in years
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
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Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually. Applies to: Certified Commercial Applicator
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topics
Recertify every three years by approved training or examinations in Core and every licensed category.
Recertify every three years by approved training or examinations in Core and every licensed category.
All Certified Commercial Applicators are required to renew their certification every three (3) years. ... all Certified Applicators are required to recertify in all categories listed on their license and the CORE.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity
Structural-category reciprocity is available with Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois; applicants must reside and have passed exams there. Arkansas and Louisiana agreements exclude structural categories.
Structural-category reciprocity is available with Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois; applicants must reside and have passed exams there. Arkansas and Louisiana agreements exclude structural categories.
Kansas - all categories. Nebraska - all categories. Iowa - all categories. Minnesota - all categories. Illinois - all categories. ... Have taken and passed the certification examinations in the reciprocating state. Be a resident of that state.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Commercial applicators provide pesticide services on another person's land for compensation.
Commercial applicators provide pesticide services on another person's land for compensation.
engaged in the business of using pesticides on the lands of another as a direct service to the public in exchange for a fee or compensation.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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