Florida · Continuing education
Florida FDACS CEU requirements
FDACS oversees pesticide applicator licensing, recertification, exams, structural pest control businesses, and limited certification programs under Florida law.
Licenses the Florida FDACS issues
These are the Florida credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Private Pesticide Applicator License
Public / Government Applicator License
Pest Control Operator (Structural)
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Applicator
Limited Governmental or Private Applicator
Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator
Limited Commercial Wildlife Management Applicator
Aerial Applicator
Aquatic Pest Control Applicator
Florida FDACS continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a Florida license issued by the Florida FDACS. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core CEUs | 4 CEUs | Required for all licenses; cannot be substituted |
| Category CEUs | Varies by category (4–16) | Must be approved for each specific category |
| Multiple Licenses | Shared CEUs allowed | Same CEUs may renew multiple licenses if earned within license period |
| Aquatic Pest Control | 16 CEUs | |
| Aerial Application — Agricultural | 16 CEUs | |
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control | 12 CEUs | |
| Agricultural Row Crop / Tree Crop | 8 CEUs | |
| Right-of-Way Pest Control | 8 CEUs | |
| Private Applicator (Ag) / Ag Animal | 4 CEUs |
Renewing with the Florida FDACS
Florida renewal deadline · Florida pesticide applicator licenses are valid for four years and expire on June 30 of the expiration year. Renewal notices are typically sent approximately 60 days before expiration.
Identify your license type and confirm your expiration date.
Choose your recertification method: earn CEUs or retake the certification exams.
Complete all required Core and Category-specific CEUs if renewing by education.
Submit your renewal application and supporting documentation to FDACS.
Pay the applicable renewal fees before the expiration date.
If renewing late, submit the required affidavit and late fee.
Confirm your renewed license status before purchasing or applying restricted-use pesticides.
Florida FDACS fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
Costs and Fees for License Renewal
- Commercial Applicator License$250
- Private Applicator License$100
- Public / Government Applicator License$100
- Late Renewal Fee (after 60 days)$50
- Structural Pest Control Business License$300
- Employee ID Card$10
- Certified Pest Control Operator Exam$300 per category
- Limited Certification Exam$150 per category
Earn your Florida FDACS hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved Florida continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Florida FDACS. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Florida pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the Florida FDACS require?
The Florida FDACS sets continuing education hours by license type for Florida: Core CEUs — 4 CEUs; Category CEUs — Varies by category (4–16); Multiple Licenses — Shared CEUs allowed; Aquatic Pest Control — 16 CEUs; Aerial Application — Agricultural — 16 CEUs; and Ornamental and Turf Pest Control — 12 CEUs. The Florida FDACS publishes 9 license types in total; the full table is on this page. Hours must come from courses the Florida FDACS has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Florida CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Florida FDACS for you.
When do I have to renew my Florida pest control license with the Florida FDACS?
The Florida FDACS renewal deadline for Florida is: Florida pesticide applicator licenses are valid for four years and expire on June 30 of the expiration year. Renewal notices are typically sent approximately 60 days before expiration.. Identify your license type and confirm your expiration date. LearnPest tracks that Florida deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Florida FDACS CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a Florida license with the Florida FDACS?
The Florida FDACS charges these Florida fees: Commercial Applicator License — $250; Private Applicator License — $100; Public / Government Applicator License — $100; Late Renewal Fee (after 60 days) — $50; and Structural Pest Control Business License — $300. Those fees go to the Florida FDACS, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Florida continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in Florida?
FDACS oversees pesticide applicator licensing, recertification, exams, structural pest control businesses, and limited certification programs under Florida law. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Florida and reports completions to the Florida FDACS on your behalf.
Where can I look up a Florida pest control license?
The Florida FDACS publishes a public Florida license lookup at https://aessearch.fdacs.gov/. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your Florida CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.