Florida Pesticide License:
Pest Control Operator

The Florida Pest Control Operator License, is available only to Commercial Contractors applying pesticides to their customers' properties. This certification is only available to those with documentation of 3 years experience working "under" someone with the same category of this certification. There are 4 different categories within this certification: General Household Pest (GHP), Lawn & Ornamental (L&O), Termite, and Fumigation.

The Florida Pest Control Operator Certification Exam requires a passing grade (75%). This certification must be renewed annually either by testing or with 2 CORE Continuing Education Units (CEUs) plus 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per category.

Contact the County Extension Office in your county to determine the dates and times of pesticide testing. Exam Prep Classes may be available in your area.

Costs

Test

$225

License

Free

License Renewal

$50

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Renewal Information

The Renewal period is annually. Renewal is due by June 1st of each year. After July 1st, there will be a $50.00 late fee. The license cannot be renewed after 180 days beyond June 1st. 4 total Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are needed for renewal:

  • 2 CEUs in each appropriate category

    plus
  • 2 CEUs in the CORE category.

Note: 1 CEU equals 50 minutes of classroom time.

This is a State of Florida certification issued by the Bureau of Entomology & Pest Control (BEPC), a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). If you need more information or have a problem, call the Bureau at 850-921-4177, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.

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Contact
  • Hillsborough County
     Extension Service
    5339 S CR-579
    Seffner, FL  33584-3334

    Phone: (813) 744-5519
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Hillsborough Extension Service
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, Fl., 33584-3334
    813-744-5519
    813-744-5776 fax
Business hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Days open: Monday - Friday

Serving all of Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City Center, and Plant City and neighboring communities.

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