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How to Get a Pest control License in Wyoming (2026)

Quick answer

The commercial license covers use or supervision of restricted-use pesticides outside the private agricultural-applicator scope described by the agency.

Exam

New applicants take the general examination and all applicable category exams at an approved testing/training location.

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Renewal

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.

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Continuing education

24 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Wyoming Department of Agriculture

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Wyoming Department of Agriculture
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    In this section you will find information for private applicators, commercial applicators, and reciprocal licenses for commercial applicators.
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Exam

    New applicants take the general examination and all applicable category exams at an approved testing/training location.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    All applicators applying for a new license are required to complete the online general examination along with all supporting exams for each pesticide category. This exam must be completed in one of the approved Testing/Training locations.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Commercial & Reciprocal Applicator New Applications and Renewals
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Nonresidents may qualify from an approved reciprocal state where they tested and hold the license; that state must reciprocate Wyoming licenses.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    There are three requirements in Wyoming in order to reciprocate your license: You must have completed testing in all categories and have a license issued in that specific state. The state that you are reciprocating from must also be open to reciprocating a Wyoming license holder into their state. The applicator can not be a Wyoming resident.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The commercial license covers use or supervision of restricted-use pesticides outside the private agricultural-applicator scope described by the agency.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A commercial applicator license applies to any applicator (whether or not the applicator is a private applicator with respect to some uses) who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide which classified for restricted use for any purpose or on any property other than on property owned by applicator or their employer or under their control or (is applied without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities) on the property of another person.
Official source

Agency guidance

For reciprocal applications, the licensing fee is $25; government employees are fee-exempt.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$25.00 Licensing Fee (Government employees are exempt from the licensing fee)
Official source

Agency guidance

Reciprocal applicants submit a liability insurance certificate; government employees are exempt.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A certificate of liability insurance. (Government employees are exempt from this requirement)
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.
Official source

Continuing education hours

24 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
24 hours of pesticide related courses or workshop credits obtained during the time in which the license is valid.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Recertification options include 24 approved course/workshop hours during the license period, the January Commercial Applicator Recertification School in Casper, or retaking the applicable category exams.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
To re-certify in order to maintain your license from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, one of the following requirements must be met: 24 hours of pesticide related courses or workshop credits obtained during the time in which the license is valid. These credit hours must be validated with an agenda and proof of attendance. The Department determines what coursework applies toward re-certification. Attendance at the Commercial Applicator Re-certification School held during January in Casper of each year. Re-take the exams for the categories in which you want to be re-certified.
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What does it cost?

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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a pest control license in Wyoming?

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.

Source and quotation
Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (11)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://agriculture.wy.gov/divisions/ts/index.php?cas_cscid=23&casid=129&section=online-training

In this section you will find information for private applicators, commercial applicators, and reciprocal licenses for commercial applicators.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://agriculture.wy.gov/component/content/article/51-training-technical-services/index.php?section=license-renewals-ts

Commercial & Reciprocal Applicator New Applications and Renewals
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

New applicants take the general examination and all applicable category exams at an approved testing/training location.

New applicants take the general examination and all applicable category exams at an approved testing/training location.

All applicators applying for a new license are required to complete the online general examination along with all supporting exams for each pesticide category. This exam must be completed in one of the approved Testing/Training locations.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st. Applies to: Commercial applicator license

Commercial licenses are only valid for the balance of the year in which the license was obtained plus 24 months and expire on January 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

24 hours

24

24 hours of pesticide related courses or workshop credits obtained during the time in which the license is valid.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Recertification options include 24 approved course/workshop hours during the license period, the January Commercial Applicator Recertification School in Casper, or retaking the applicable category exams.

Recertification options include 24 approved course/workshop hours during the license period, the January Commercial Applicator Recertification School in Casper, or retaking the applicable category exams.

To re-certify in order to maintain your license from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, one of the following requirements must be met: 24 hours of pesticide related courses or workshop credits obtained during the time in which the license is valid. These credit hours must be validated with an agenda and proof of attendance. The Department determines what coursework applies toward re-certification. Attendance at the Commercial Applicator Re-certification School held during January in Casper of each year. Re-take the exams for the categories in which you want to be re-certified.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Nonresidents may qualify from an approved reciprocal state where they tested and hold the license; that state must reciprocate Wyoming licenses.

Nonresidents may qualify from an approved reciprocal state where they tested and hold the license; that state must reciprocate Wyoming licenses.

There are three requirements in Wyoming in order to reciprocate your license: You must have completed testing in all categories and have a license issued in that specific state. The state that you are reciprocating from must also be open to reciprocating a Wyoming license holder into their state. The applicator can not be a Wyoming resident.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The commercial license covers use or supervision of restricted-use pesticides outside the private agricultural-applicator scope described by the agency.

The commercial license covers use or supervision of restricted-use pesticides outside the private agricultural-applicator scope described by the agency.

A commercial applicator license applies to any applicator (whether or not the applicator is a private applicator with respect to some uses) who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide which classified for restricted use for any purpose or on any property other than on property owned by applicator or their employer or under their control or (is applied without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities) on the property of another person.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

For reciprocal applications, the licensing fee is $25; government employees are fee-exempt.

For reciprocal applications, the licensing fee is $25; government employees are fee-exempt.

$25.00 Licensing Fee (Government employees are exempt from the licensing fee)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Reciprocal applicants submit a liability insurance certificate; government employees are exempt.

Reciprocal applicants submit a liability insurance certificate; government employees are exempt.

A certificate of liability insurance. (Government employees are exempt from this requirement)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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