Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardOklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
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Qualifications / ExamWritten exams require 70% or above.
Written exams require 70% or above.
An applicant must attain a satisfactory score (70% or above) to pass any written exam.
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Fees / Exam$92
92
Examinations: $92 (this includes initial certification (core test), categories, service technicians)
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Fees / License$100
100
Commercial Business License: $100 per category; not more than $500 per year
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License term in yearsThe licensing period is annual;
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The licensing period is annual;
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RenewalThe licensing period is annual; October 1 thru September 30 for company names beginning with a number or A-L and January 1 thru December 31 for company names beginning with M-Z.
The licensing period is annual; October 1 thru September 30 for company names beginning with a number or A-L and January 1 thru December 31 for company names beginning with M-Z. Applies to: Commercial pesticide business licenses; schedule depends on company name
The licensing period is annual; October 1 thru September 30 for company names beginning with a number or A-L and January 1 thru December 31 for company names beginning with M-Z.
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Continuing education topicsCategory certification follows a shared five-year schedule, independent of the individual's initial certification date.
Category certification follows a shared five-year schedule, independent of the individual's initial certification date.
Each category recertifies on a five (5) year schedule – not based on the date the individual was certified.
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ReciprocityAn applicator certified in another state may qualify for Oklahoma certification under a reciprocal agreement.
An applicator certified in another state may qualify for Oklahoma certification under a reciprocal agreement.
If an individual is a certified applicator in another state, he/she may be able to attain certification in Oklahoma under a reciprocal agreement.
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Agency guidanceCertification alone is not permission to do pesticide work: the certified applicator or employer must hold a pesticide business license.
Certification alone is not permission to do pesticide work: the certified applicator or employer must hold a pesticide business license.
This certification card is not a license to do pesticide work; a pesticide business license must be obtained by any certified applicator wishing to do pesticide work (commercial, non-commercial or consultant) or must be obtained by his/her employer.
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Agency guidanceThe license fee is $100 per category, capped at $500 annually.
The license fee is $100 per category, capped at $500 annually.
Commercial Business License: $100 per category; not more than $500 per year
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Agency guidanceCategory 7b covers termites and other wood-destroying organisms in or on structures.
Category 7b covers termites and other wood-destroying organisms in or on structures.
7b | Structural Pest- the application of pesticides for the purpose of controlling termites and other wood destroying organisms, such as wood borers and/or fungus, in or on a structure.
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