Montana Pest control License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Montana Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences Division

Montana Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences Division

MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION

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Open the official agency page

https://agr.mt.gov/Pesticide-License-Program

Pesticide License Program

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Open the official agency page

https://agr.mt.gov/Pesticide-License-Program

An application may also be downloaded and printed from the Pesticide Licensing page.

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Pass the core and applicable category exams with at least 80%.

Pass the core and applicable category exams with at least 80%.

Pass required exams (core exam as well as category specific exams) with an 80% or better for general-use and/or restricted use products.

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Commercial applicators must show proof of financial responsibility through liability insurance before licensure; wood-product and seed-treatment classifications are excepted.

Commercial applicators must show proof of financial responsibility through liability insurance before licensure; wood-product and seed-treatment classifications are excepted.

Commercial applicators, except wood product treatment and seed treatment classifications, must meet financial liability requirements. These liability requirements may only be met through liability insurance. A commercial pesticide applicator must show proof of financial responsibility before a license is issued.

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$85

85

Commercial, Non-Commercial, Public Utility Applicator and Dealer licenses New and renewed licenses = $85 each

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$85

85

Commercial, Non-Commercial, Public Utility Applicator and Dealer licenses New and renewed licenses = $85 each

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Annual Licensing Fees

1

Annual Licensing Fees

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Annual Licensing Fees

1

Annual Licensing Fees

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Earn 12 continuing-education credits per licensed category during the four-year cycle, with no more than six from online self-paced training; otherwise retake and pass the category exam.

Earn 12 continuing-education credits per licensed category during the four-year cycle, with no more than six from online self-paced training; otherwise retake and pass the category exam.

Applicators with this license type must earn 12 CEC’s (Continuing Education Credits) for their licensed category(s) during the 4-year cycle. Please note, a maximum of 6 CEC’s may be acquired via online, self-paced training. An applicator who does not obtain the required 12 CEC’s for the expiring category by the end of the four-year cycle, is required to retake and pass the category exam.

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Nonresidents must hold certification in their state of residence and pass Montana's Rules & Regulations examination before applying for reciprocity.

Nonresidents must hold certification in their state of residence and pass Montana's Rules & Regulations examination before applying for reciprocity.

Nonresidents applying for a license to apply pesticides in Montana under reciprocity must be certified for applying pesticides in their state of residence. Passing our examination on Montana's Rules & Regulations is always required before applying for reciprocity.

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Commercial applicators apply pesticides by contract or for hire, including applications to structures.

Commercial applicators apply pesticides by contract or for hire, including applications to structures.

Commercial Applicators are individuals, who by contract or for hire, apply pesticides by aerial, ground, or hand equipment to land, plants, seed, animals, water, structures, or vehicles.

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