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Pest control licensing in Indiana
Renewing your pest control license in Indiana is straightforward when you understand the state's process. LearnPest offers state-approved continuing education courses that make renewal easy for technicians in Indiana. This guide outlines the key steps, requirements, and resources you need to stay compliant and up to date.
How to renew your Indiana pest control license
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.
Continuing education requirements
Indiana requires continuing education hours by license type. Our bundles below are sized to satisfy these in a single sitting.
| 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 |
Indiana licensing fees
Direct from the state agency's published fee schedule. Use these to budget renewals and onboarding.
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
Here you can find the different license types available in Indiana
Frequently Asked Questions
What license do I need to start a pest control business in Indiana?
Anyone applying pesticides or fertilizers for hire, or advertising such services, must obtain a business license from OISC.
Who regulates the use of pesticides in Indiana?
The Office of Indiana State Chemist – Pesticide Section administers and enforces Indiana pesticide laws.
Don’t just take our word for it:
Gold Crest Exterminators
“LearnPest continuing education courses are the BEST! This year I had to explore other companies who offer the required courses per the SPCB. I found LearnPest. I have been in business for 48+ years, and I have to say this was the least stressful of all. I would vouch for them 1000%. Thank you again, Caleb, you were so helpful.”
Mission Pest Control
“LearnPest has been a super useful tool for making license renewal a breeze. I love being able to just select the bundle for my license type with 1 click and always be sure I'm getting all the needed CEU's for my renewals! Super Easy!”
Moxie Pest Control
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