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Georgia pest control CEU requirements
How many CEUs does Georgia require for pest control licence renewal?
It depends which licence you hold — Georgia sets a different obligation for each tier, and they are not even measured the same way. Registered Employee owe 8 credits hpc, 8 wdo, 3 fum per two-year period, or re-examination; Certified Operator owe 25 credits hpc, 25 wdo, 12 fum per five-year period, or re-examination. There is no single pooled number, which is the most common reason somebody arrives at renewal short.
Key factIssuing agency: Georgia Department of Agriculture — Structural Pest Control Section (Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission)
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- Requirement
- Set per licence tier — see the table below
- Cycle length
- 60 months
- Deadline
- All structural credentials expire 30 June of odd-numbered years and are not prorated. Certified Operator credits are due 90 days before the end of the five-year recertification period. Allow 6–8 weeks after a course for credits to post.
- Accepted formats
- SPCC-approved courses — one credit per hour of approved training, Computer-based training, within the per-category caps, Conferences and workshops (cap removed from 1 April 2025)
- Agency
- Georgia Department of Agriculture — Structural Pest Control Section (Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission)
- Application fee
- $100
- Exam structure
- Certified Operator: core (general competency) exam plus an exam in each qualified category, $45 per category, applied for through GAPestExam.com; approval can take up to 45 days. Requires two years of verifiable structural pest control experience (one within the last five years), or a relevant degree plus one year. Certification must be completed within 90 days of passing. Registered Employee: 10 hours classroom training plus 70 hours on-the-job training, then a computer-based exam ($45) at technical college testing centres.
What each licence tier owes
| Licence tier | Requirement | Detail that catches people out |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Employee | 8 credits HPC, 8 WDO, 3 FUM per two-year period, or re-examination | Training period runs 1 March to 28 February of odd-numbered years. Computer-based credit capped at 4 (HPC, WDO) and 1 (FUM). $10 registration fee. |
| Certified Operator | 25 credits HPC, 25 WDO, 12 FUM per five-year period, or re-examination | Credits must be earned at least 90 days before the five-year period ends and cannot be carried forward. Computer-based credit capped at 10 (HPC, WDO) and 5 (FUM). The old conference cap was removed 1 April 2025. $100 renewal fee. |
All structural credentials expire 30 June of odd-numbered years and are not prorated. Certified Operator credits are due 90 days before the end of the five-year recertification period. Allow 6–8 weeks after a course for credits to post.
Sources
- https://agr.georgia.gov/licensing-certification-and-employee-registration
- https://agr.georgia.gov/certified-operator-license
- https://agr.georgia.gov/registered-employee-credential
- https://agr.georgia.gov/structural-pest-instructors-training-providers
Common questions
- How many CEUs does Georgia require for pest control licence renewal?
- Registered Employee: 8 credits HPC, 8 WDO, 3 FUM per two-year period, or re-examination. Certified Operator: 25 credits HPC, 25 WDO, 12 FUM per five-year period, or re-examination.
- Who issues pest control licences in Georgia?
- Georgia Department of Agriculture — Structural Pest Control Section (Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission)
- Do online courses count toward Georgia CEU requirements?
- Accepted formats: SPCC-approved courses — one credit per hour of approved training, Computer-based training, within the per-category caps, Conferences and workshops (cap removed from 1 April 2025).
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