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Start free. Add unlimited continuing education for $695 a year per branch.
Every technician at the branch is covered, new hires included, with automatic state reporting and certificates stored permanently. Add AI field support for $299 a month when it launches.
Unlimited Continuing Education
Unlimited access to our entire library of state-approved courses for your entire branch.
$58/mo
$695 billed annually, per branch
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- Unlimited CE courses for your team, every approved state
- Automatic state reporting
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- Multi-license tracking per applicator
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· or $349 month-to-month
- Everything in Unlimited Continuing Education
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Pest control licensing in Massachusetts
Renewing your pest control license in Massachusetts is straightforward when you understand the state's process. LearnPest offers state-approved continuing education courses that make renewal easy for technicians in Massachusetts. This guide outlines the key steps, requirements, and resources you need to stay compliant and up to date.
How to renew your Massachusetts pest control license
Renewal deadline · December 31 of the expiration year (3-year training cycle)
Confirm your license or certification type (applicator vs. certified applicator; commercial vs. private).
Verify your expiration date using MDAR records.
Complete required continuing education credits during the licensing cycle.
Submit your renewal application and pay applicable fees before December 31.
Verify your renewed status before applying or supervising pesticide use.
Continuing education requirements
Massachusetts requires continuing education hours by license type. Our bundles below are sized to satisfy these in a single sitting.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Certified Applicator | 12 contact hours per category every 3 years | No more than 50% of required hours may come from on-demand or online courses |
| Private Certified Applicator | 12 contact hours per category every 3 years | No more than 50% of required hours may come from on-demand or online courses |
| Applicator License (Core) | 6 contact hours every 3 years | One contact hour equals 50 consecutive minutes of approved training |
| Pesticide Dealer License | 3 contact hours every 3 years |
Massachusetts licensing fees
Direct from the state agency's published fee schedule. Use these to budget renewals and onboarding.
Licensing and Renewal Fees
- Commercial Applicator Certification (term ends December 31)$150
- Private Applicator Certification (term ends December 31)$100
- Applicator License (Core) (term ends December 31)$100
- Pesticide Dealer License (term ends February 28/29)$300
Here you can find the different license types available in Massachusetts
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I renew my Massachusetts pesticide license?
Massachusetts pesticide licenses and certifications run on a three-year training cycle.
When do Massachusetts pesticide licenses expire?
All Massachusetts pesticide licenses and certifications expire on December 31 of the expiration year.
Do I need CE credits to renew in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts certified applicators must complete the required CE credits (12 contact hours per category), and licensed pesticide applicators need 6 contact hours for the core license.
Are core credits required in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts certified applicators must complete required core credits as part of their total.
Can Massachusetts CE be completed online?
Yes, if the course is approved by MDAR. No more than 50% of your required hours can come from on-demand or online courses.
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
“So grateful I found LearnPest for my CEU hours. Not only for me but for my team. I've gone through multiple sites and this one by far has been the best and most convenient for me and my pest control company. Easy to use and great quiz questions. I will definitely be using them from now on.”