Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana State Chemist Office CEU requirements
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) regulates pesticide use, applicator licensing, dealer registration, training requirements, exams, and enforcement in Indiana.
Licenses the Indiana State Chemist Office issues
These are the Indiana credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Pesticide Business License
Wood Destroying Pest Inspection Business License
Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Registration
For-Hire Pesticide Applicator License
Category 13 Limited Certification
Not-for-Hire Pesticide Applicator License
Public Pesticide Applicator License
Public Registered Technician
Registered Technician
Wood Destroying Pest Inspector License
Indiana State Chemist Office continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a Indiana license issued by the Indiana State Chemist Office. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 – Agricultural Pest Management | 20 | Use/supervise pesticides on agricultural crops and related areas |
| Category 2 – Forest Pest Management | 10 | Use/supervise pesticides in forests or forest nurseries |
| Category 3a – Ornamental Pest Management | 15 | Use/supervise pesticides on ornamentals and landscaped areas |
| Category 3b – Turf Management | 20 | Turf and fertilizer applications (non-structural) |
| Category 4 – Seed Treatment | 10 | Pesticide use on seed stocks |
| Category 5 – Aquatic Pest Management | 15 | Use/supervise pesticides applied to water or wetland areas |
| Category 6 – Industrial Weed Management | 15 | Use/supervise pesticides on rights-of-way and similar areas |
| Category 7a – Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health-Related | 20 | Non-termite structural pest management |
| Category 7b – Termite Control | 15 | Termite management and wood-destroying organism control |
| Category 7d – Fumigation | 20 | Use/supervise pesticides in gaseous state |
| Category 8 – Community-Wide Mosquito Control | 15 | Use/supervise pesticides for mosquito abatement programs |
| Category 11 – Aerial Application | 20 | Use/supervise pesticides applied by aircraft |
| Category 12 – Wood Destroying Pest Inspection | 10 | Structural inspections for evidence of WDO activity |
| Category 13 – Limited Certification | 10 | Specialized pesticides in narrow site categories |
| Category 14 – Agricultural Fertilizer Application | 3 | Fertilizer application for agricultural hire |
| Registered Technician (RT) | 8 | Must be supervised by a certified applicator |
Renewing with the Indiana State Chemist Office
Indiana renewal deadline · December 31
Pass the Core Exam and any required Category exams.
If applying pesticides or fertilizers to lawns for hire, pass the Core and Category B exams and meet additional experience requirements.
Complete a state chemist-approved multi-day training or meet an alternative pathway such as 90 days as an active Registered Technician, one year as a licensed applicator, or completion of a qualified post-high-school turf program.
Be aware that exams may not be attempted more than three times in a 12-month period.
After passing exams, apply to OISC for applicator credentials using the required application form.
Maintain certification records and complete continuing education requirements.
Indiana State Chemist Office fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
Costs and Fees for License Renewal
- Training with exam$60 + $30 Core Manual
- Online Course$110 + $30 Core Manual
- Study-only Manual$30 Core Manual
- License Fee$20
- Renewal Fee$20
- Late Fee$40
Earn your Indiana State Chemist Office hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved Indiana continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Indiana State Chemist Office. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Indiana pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the Indiana State Chemist Office require?
The Indiana State Chemist Office sets continuing education hours by license type for Indiana: Category 1 – Agricultural Pest Management — 20; Category 2 – Forest Pest Management — 10; Category 3a – Ornamental Pest Management — 15; Category 3b – Turf Management — 20; Category 4 – Seed Treatment — 10; and Category 5 – Aquatic Pest Management — 15. The Indiana State Chemist Office publishes 16 license types in total; the full table is on this page. Hours must come from courses the Indiana State Chemist Office has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Indiana CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Indiana State Chemist Office for you.
When do I have to renew my Indiana pest control license with the Indiana State Chemist Office?
The Indiana State Chemist Office renewal deadline for Indiana is: December 31. Pass the Core Exam and any required Category exams. LearnPest tracks that Indiana deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Indiana State Chemist Office CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a Indiana license with the Indiana State Chemist Office?
The Indiana State Chemist Office charges these Indiana fees: Training with exam — $60 + $30 Core Manual; Online Course — $110 + $30 Core Manual; Study-only Manual — $30 Core Manual; License Fee — $20; and Renewal Fee — $20. Those fees go to the Indiana State Chemist Office, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Indiana continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in Indiana?
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) regulates pesticide use, applicator licensing, dealer registration, training requirements, exams, and enforcement in Indiana. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Indiana and reports completions to the Indiana State Chemist Office on your behalf.
Where can I look up a Indiana pest control license?
The Indiana State Chemist Office publishes a public Indiana license lookup at https://inplants.oisc.purdue.edu/USAPlantsIN/PesticideApplicator/ApplicationExternalSearch.aspx. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your Indiana CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.