Nevada · Continuing education

Nevada Department of Agriculture CEU requirements

This section licenses and monitors pest control companies and individuals for compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.

Licenses the Nevada Department of Agriculture issues

These are the Nevada credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.

  • Aerial pest control applicator license

  • Agricultural ground pest control applicator license

  • Urban/structural pest control applicator license

  • Government pest control applicator license

Nevada Department of Agriculture continuing education hours

Hours required to renew a Nevada license issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Courses have to be approved by this agency.

Nevada Department of Agriculture continuing education hours required to renew a Nevada pest control license
License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Principal Applicators (Location or Primary Principals)6 CEUs annually1 CEU in Laws & Regulations; 5 CEUs in pest control
Operators, Consultants, Demonstration & Research Specialists6 CEUs annually6 CEUs in pest control (laws or general)
Certified Pesticide Applicators (RUP certificate holders)12 CEUs per certification periodIncludes 2 CEUs in Laws & Regulations; 10 CEUs in pest control
AgentsNo CEU requirement

Renewing with the Nevada Department of Agriculture

Nevada renewal deadline · December 31

  1. Determine the type of license you need based on the type of pest control work you perform.

  2. Complete the required continuing education before the renewal deadline.

  3. Obtain the necessary CEUs depending on your license category.

  4. Submit your renewal application to the Nevada Department of Agriculture with any required documentation.

  5. Pay the applicable renewal fee for your license type.

  6. Maintain compliance with Nevada pesticide laws and regulations to keep your license active.

Nevada Department of Agriculture fees

Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.

License Renewal Fees

  • Aerial pest control applicator$250
  • Agricultural ground pest control applicator$250
  • Urban/structural pest control applicator$250
  • Government pest control applicator$250

Earn your Nevada Department of Agriculture hours with LearnPest

LearnPest sells state-approved Nevada continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Nevada pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many continuing education hours does the Nevada Department of Agriculture require?

    The Nevada Department of Agriculture sets continuing education hours by license type for Nevada: Principal Applicators (Location or Primary Principals) — 6 CEUs annually; Operators, Consultants, Demonstration & Research Specialists — 6 CEUs annually; Certified Pesticide Applicators (RUP certificate holders) — 12 CEUs per certification period; and Agents — No CEU requirement. Hours must come from courses the Nevada Department of Agriculture has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Nevada CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Nevada Department of Agriculture for you.

  • When do I have to renew my Nevada pest control license with the Nevada Department of Agriculture?

    The Nevada Department of Agriculture renewal deadline for Nevada is: December 31. Determine the type of license you need based on the type of pest control work you perform. LearnPest tracks that Nevada deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Nevada Department of Agriculture CEU certificate you earn in one place.

  • How much does it cost to renew a Nevada license with the Nevada Department of Agriculture?

    The Nevada Department of Agriculture charges these Nevada fees: Aerial pest control applicator — $250; Agricultural ground pest control applicator — $250; Urban/structural pest control applicator — $250; and Government pest control applicator — $250. Those fees go to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Nevada continuing education courses that renewal requires.

  • Who regulates pest control licensing in Nevada?

    This section licenses and monitors pest control companies and individuals for compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Nevada and reports completions to the Nevada Department of Agriculture on your behalf.