New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Department of Agriculture CEU requirements
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) regulates pesticide licensing and continuing education for pest control professionals.
Licenses the New Mexico Department of Agriculture issues
These are the New Mexico credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Commercial Applicators
For individuals applying pesticides for hire in agricultural or structural pest control.
Commercial Operator/Technicians
Work under a licensed commercial applicator.
Private Applicators
Use or supervise restricted-use pesticides on their own land or employer's property.
Public Applicators
Government employees applying pesticides for pest management programs.
Noncommercial Applicators
Apply pesticides but not for hire.
Pest Management Consultants
Provide technical pest management advice.
Pesticide Dealers
Sell restricted-use pesticides to certified applicators.
New Mexico Department of Agriculture continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a New Mexico license issued by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Applicators | 4 General CEUs | |
| Commercial Applicators with Category 7D (Wood Destroying Pest) | 4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs | |
| Commercial Operators/Technicians | 0 CEUs (Operators) / 4 Termite CEUs (Technicians) | |
| Private Applicators | 5 General CEUs | |
| Public Applicators | 4 General CEUs | |
| Public Applicators with Category 7D | 4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs |
Renewing with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture
New Mexico renewal deadline · December 31 annually
Complete and sign the renewal form for your applicator type.
Complete required continuing education (see below for CEU requirements).
Include payment with the renewal application.
Provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance (for Commercial Applicators only).
Submit all materials to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture by December 31.
New Mexico Department of Agriculture fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
License Renewal Fees
- Commercial Applicators$75 per applicator
- Operator Technicians$50 per applicator
- Termite Technicians$50 per applicator
- Public Applicators$0 per applicator
- Noncommercial Applicators$75 per applicator
- Pest Management Consultants$75 per applicator
- Private Applicators$15 per applicator
Earn your New Mexico Department of Agriculture hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved New Mexico continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Prices, bundles and plans are on the New Mexico pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the New Mexico Department of Agriculture require?
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture sets continuing education hours by license type for New Mexico: Commercial Applicators — 4 General CEUs; Commercial Applicators with Category 7D (Wood Destroying Pest) — 4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs; Commercial Operators/Technicians — 0 CEUs (Operators) / 4 Termite CEUs (Technicians); Private Applicators — 5 General CEUs; Public Applicators — 4 General CEUs; and Public Applicators with Category 7D — 4 General CEUs + 4 Termite CEUs. Hours must come from courses the New Mexico Department of Agriculture has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved New Mexico CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for you.
When do I have to renew my New Mexico pest control license with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture?
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture renewal deadline for New Mexico is: December 31 annually. Complete and sign the renewal form for your applicator type. LearnPest tracks that New Mexico deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every New Mexico Department of Agriculture CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a New Mexico license with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture?
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture charges these New Mexico fees: Commercial Applicators — $75 per applicator; Operator Technicians — $50 per applicator; Termite Technicians — $50 per applicator; Public Applicators — $0 per applicator; and Noncommercial Applicators — $75 per applicator. Those fees go to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the New Mexico continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) regulates pesticide licensing and continuing education for pest control professionals. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for New Mexico and reports completions to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture on your behalf.
Where can I look up a New Mexico pest control license?
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture publishes a public New Mexico license lookup at https://nmag.nmsu.edu/USAPlants/PesticideApplicator/ApplicationExternalSearch.aspx. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your New Mexico CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.