Starting a pest-control business requires employing a Primary Principal license holder.
$250
Pass the General Knowledge (Core), open-book Laws, and applicable category examinations.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nevada Department of Agriculture
Obtaining a Pest Control Business LicenseOfficial source
Pass the General Knowledge (Core), open-book Laws, and applicable category examinations.
Must pass General Knowledge (Core) Exam, open-book Laws exam, and an exam for each category applied for.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageStarting a pest-control business requires employing a Primary Principal license holder.
Each business must employ a Primary Principal license holderOfficial source
The Primary Principal must pass a fingerprint background check.
Must pass a fingerprint background checkOfficial source
Separate principal, agent, demonstration/research specialist or operator licensure costs $50.
For licensure of a principal, agent, demonstration and research specialist or operator, a licensing fee of $50.Official source
Initial core, law and category examinations cost $50 each; reexaminations cost $35 each.
For an initial core examination, an initial examination on the laws and regulations of this State relating to pest control or an initial examination concerning a category of pest control, a testing fee of $50. (b) For reexamination of an examination described in paragraph (a), a testing fee of $35 for each examination that the applicant wishes to take.Official source
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.Official source
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.Official source
Generally, complete six pest-control CE units in the preceding 12 months. Principals need at least one laws-and-regulations unit and may count no more than three business-management units. Exceptions apply.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who is licensed to engage in the business of pest control may not renew the license unless the person certifies that he or she has, within the immediately preceding 12 months, completed at least six units of continuing education in courses accredited by the Director. Each unit of continuing education must be completed in a course that relates to pest control. A primary principal, location principal or principal: (a) Is not entitled to receive credit for completing more than three units of continuing education in business management. (b) Must complete at least one unit of continuing education in a course relating to laws and regulations governing the use of pesticides.Official source
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$250
For a business license, a licensing fee of $250.Official source
The business must supply proof of insurance on the Nevada Certificate of Insurance completed by its insurer.
The business insurance provider must complete a Nevada Certificate of InsuranceOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$250
For a business license, a licensing fee of $250.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Nevada Department of Agriculture
Nevada Department of Agriculture
Nevada Department of AgricultureOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://agri.nv.gov/Plant/PEST/Getting_Licensed/
Obtaining a Pest Control Business LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://agri.nv.gov/Plant/PEST/Getting_Licensed/
Business License Application PacketOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the General Knowledge (Core), open-book Laws, and applicable category examinations.
Pass the General Knowledge (Core), open-book Laws, and applicable category examinations.
Must pass General Knowledge (Core) Exam, open-book Laws exam, and an exam for each category applied for.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The business must supply proof of insurance on the Nevada Certificate of Insurance completed by its insurer.
The business must supply proof of insurance on the Nevada Certificate of Insurance completed by its insurer.
The business insurance provider must complete a Nevada Certificate of InsuranceOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$250
250
For a business license, a licensing fee of $250.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
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A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually. Applies to: Pest control business license
A business license expires on December 31 of each year and may be renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Generally, complete six pest-control CE units in the preceding 12 months. Principals need at least one laws-and-regulations unit and may count no more than three business-management units. Exceptions apply.
For individual license renewal, generally complete six accredited pest-control CE units in the preceding 12 months. Principals must include at least one unit in pesticide laws and regulations; exceptions are listed in NAC 555.372(3).
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who is licensed to engage in the business of pest control may not renew the license unless the person certifies that he or she has, within the immediately preceding 12 months, completed at least six units of continuing education in courses accredited by the Director. Each unit of continuing education must be completed in a course that relates to pest control. A primary principal, location principal or principal: (a) Is not entitled to receive credit for completing more than three units of continuing education in business management. (b) Must complete at least one unit of continuing education in a course relating to laws and regulations governing the use of pesticides.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Starting a pest-control business requires employing a Primary Principal license holder.
Starting a pest-control business requires employing a Primary Principal license holder.
Each business must employ a Primary Principal license holderOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The Primary Principal must pass a fingerprint background check.
The Primary Principal must pass a fingerprint background check.
Must pass a fingerprint background checkOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Separate principal, agent, demonstration/research specialist or operator licensure costs $50.
Separate principal, agent, demonstration/research specialist or operator licensure costs $50.
For licensure of a principal, agent, demonstration and research specialist or operator, a licensing fee of $50.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial core, law and category examinations cost $50 each; reexaminations cost $35 each.
Initial core, law and category examinations cost $50 each; reexaminations cost $35 each.
For an initial core examination, an initial examination on the laws and regulations of this State relating to pest control or an initial examination concerning a category of pest control, a testing fee of $50. (b) For reexamination of an examination described in paragraph (a), a testing fee of $35 for each examination that the applicant wishes to take.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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