Nebraska Department of Agriculture

Nebraska Pest Control Licensing

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Pest control licensing in Nebraska

Renewing your pest control license in Nebraska is straightforward when you understand the state's process. LearnPest offers state-approved continuing education courses that make renewal easy for technicians in Nebraska. This guide outlines the key steps, requirements, and resources you need to stay compliant and up to date.

How to renew your Nebraska pest control license

Renewal deadline · April 15

  1. Determine your license type: commercial, non-commercial, or private applicator.

  2. Complete required training through NDA or University of Nebraska Extension.

  3. Pass required exams (General Standards exam and at least one category exam; 70% passing).

  4. Submit a license request form to NDA.

  5. Pay the applicable fee ($90 for commercial applicators; private applicators $25 for 3-year license).

  6. Maintain ongoing training and meet recertification timelines (every 3 years for private and commercial).

Continuing education requirements

Nebraska requires continuing education hours by license type. Our bundles below are sized to satisfy these in a single sitting.

License typeRequired CEUsNotes
Private ApplicatorRecertify every 3 yearsMay complete training, self-study, or pass NDA exam
Commercial ApplicatorRecertify every 3 yearsMust attend training or retest in each category
Non-Commercial ApplicatorRecertify every 3 yearsSame categories and training as commercial applicators

Nebraska licensing fees

Direct from the state agency's published fee schedule. Use these to budget renewals and onboarding.

Renewal and Late Fees

  • Commercial License Fee$90
  • Private Applicator License (3 years)$25
  • Non-Commercial License$0
  • Exam FeeIncluded with NDA testing requirements

Here you can find the different license types available in Nebraska

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the law that governs pesticide use in Nebraska?

    The Nebraska Pesticide Act, which allows NDA to regulate pesticide registration, transportation, storage, sales, use, and disposal.

  • How much does it cost to register pesticides in Nebraska?

    $160 per registered product.

  • Do all pesticide applicators require certification?

    Only those applying restricted-use pesticides or performing structural or lawn care applications for hire must be licensed.

Don’t just take our word for it:

  • Gold Crest Exterminators

    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

    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

    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.”