Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Department of Agriculture CEU requirements
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is responsible for the certification and licensing of pesticide applicators in Nebraska. NDA regulates restricted-use pesticide (RUP) applicators and oversees training, exams, licensing, and compliance.
Licenses the Nebraska Department of Agriculture issues
These are the Nebraska credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Commercial Applicator
Uses restricted- or general-use pesticides for hire, including lawn care, structural pest control, or mosquito control.
Noncommercial Applicator
Applies RUPs on lands owned or controlled by their employer or a government entity.
Private Applicator
Applies RUPs to produce agricultural commodities on owned or rented land.
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Dealer
Nebraska Department of Agriculture continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a Nebraska license issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Applicator | Recertify every 3 years | May complete training, self-study, or pass NDA exam |
| Commercial Applicator | Recertify every 3 years | Must attend training or retest in each category |
| Non-Commercial Applicator | Recertify every 3 years | Same categories and training as commercial applicators |
Renewing with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Nebraska renewal deadline · April 15
Determine your license type: commercial, non-commercial, or private applicator.
Complete required training through NDA or University of Nebraska Extension.
Pass required exams (General Standards exam and at least one category exam; 70% passing).
Submit a license request form to NDA.
Pay the applicable fee ($90 for commercial applicators; private applicators $25 for 3-year license).
Maintain ongoing training and meet recertification timelines (every 3 years for private and commercial).
Nebraska Department of Agriculture fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
Renewal and Late Fees
- Commercial License Fee$90
- Private Applicator License (3 years)$25
- Non-Commercial License$0
- Exam FeeIncluded with NDA testing requirements
Earn your Nebraska Department of Agriculture hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved Nebraska continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Nebraska pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the Nebraska Department of Agriculture require?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture sets continuing education hours by license type for Nebraska: Private Applicator — Recertify every 3 years; Commercial Applicator — Recertify every 3 years; and Non-Commercial Applicator — Recertify every 3 years. Hours must come from courses the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Nebraska CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture for you.
When do I have to renew my Nebraska pest control license with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture renewal deadline for Nebraska is: April 15. Determine your license type: commercial, non-commercial, or private applicator. LearnPest tracks that Nebraska deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Nebraska Department of Agriculture CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a Nebraska license with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture charges these Nebraska fees: Commercial License Fee — $90; Private Applicator License (3 years) — $25; Non-Commercial License — $0; and Exam Fee — Included with NDA testing requirements. Those fees go to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Nebraska continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is responsible for the certification and licensing of pesticide applicators in Nebraska. NDA regulates restricted-use pesticide (RUP) applicators and oversees training, exams, licensing, and compliance. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Nebraska and reports completions to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture on your behalf.
Where can I look up a Nebraska pest control license?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture publishes a public Nebraska license lookup at https://www.kellysolutions.com/NE/Applicators/searchbyCategory.asp. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your Nebraska CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.