Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut DEEP CEU requirements
DEEP oversees applicator certification, continuing education, exams, pesticide use reporting, and enforcement.
Licenses the Connecticut DEEP issues
These are the Connecticut credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Supervisory (Commercial) Applicator
Supervisory (Commercial) Applicator
Operator Applicator
Operator Applicator
Private Applicator
Private Applicator
Pesticide / Arborist Business Registration
Pesticide / Arborist Business Registration
Connecticut DEEP continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a Connecticut license issued by the Connecticut DEEP. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisory Credits | 12 CEUs per category per 5-year period | You must earn 12 CEUs per category listed on your certificate during each 5-year period. |
| Private Credits | 12 CEUs total per 5-year cycle | You must earn 12 CEUs total during your 5-year cycle to maintain your certification. |
| Operator Training | No independent CEUs required | Operators are not required to earn independent CEUs but must work under the direction of a certified Supervisory Applicator and attend any training required by their supervisor. |
Renewing with the Connecticut DEEP
Connecticut renewal deadline · January 31 of the renewal year (5-year cycle)
Confirm your certification type and expiration date.
Track DEEP-approved continuing education credits by category.
Ensure you have completed the required credits for each certified category.
Submit any required pesticide use summary reports.
Log in to Connecticut's eLicense system to submit your renewal application.
Pay the applicable renewal fee.
Confirm your renewed certification status before applying pesticides.
Connecticut DEEP fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
Licensing and Renewal Fees
- Supervisory Applicator Certification / Renewal$285 (5-year period)
- Operator Applicator Certification$120 (5-year period)
- Private Applicator Certification / Renewal$100 (5-year period)
- Pesticide Business Registration$240 (annually by August 31st)
- Supervisory Applicator Exam Fee$200 (up to 3 categories)
Earn your Connecticut DEEP hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved Connecticut continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Connecticut DEEP. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Connecticut pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the Connecticut DEEP require?
The Connecticut DEEP sets continuing education hours by license type for Connecticut: Supervisory Credits — 12 CEUs per category per 5-year period; Private Credits — 12 CEUs total per 5-year cycle; and Operator Training — No independent CEUs required. Hours must come from courses the Connecticut DEEP has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Connecticut CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Connecticut DEEP for you.
When do I have to renew my Connecticut pest control license with the Connecticut DEEP?
The Connecticut DEEP renewal deadline for Connecticut is: January 31 of the renewal year (5-year cycle). Confirm your certification type and expiration date. LearnPest tracks that Connecticut deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Connecticut DEEP CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a Connecticut license with the Connecticut DEEP?
The Connecticut DEEP charges these Connecticut fees: Supervisory Applicator Certification / Renewal — $285 (5-year period); Operator Applicator Certification — $120 (5-year period); Private Applicator Certification / Renewal — $100 (5-year period); Pesticide Business Registration — $240 (annually by August 31st); and Supervisory Applicator Exam Fee — $200 (up to 3 categories). Those fees go to the Connecticut DEEP, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Connecticut continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in Connecticut?
DEEP oversees applicator certification, continuing education, exams, pesticide use reporting, and enforcement. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Connecticut and reports completions to the Connecticut DEEP on your behalf.
Where can I look up a Connecticut pest control license?
The Connecticut DEEP publishes a public Connecticut license lookup at https://elicense.ct.gov. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your Connecticut CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.