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Louisiana pest control CEU requirements
How many CEUs does Louisiana require for pest control licence renewal?
It depends which licence you hold — Louisiana sets a different obligation for each tier, and they are not even measured the same way. Licensee owe attend an ldaf-approved recertification program at least once every three years; Registered technician owe annual approved training, at least 4 hours, each calendar year (1 jan – 31 dec). There is no single pooled number, which is the most common reason somebody arrives at renewal short.
Key factIssuing agency: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) — Structural Pest Control Commission
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- Requirement
- Set per licence tier — see the table below
- Cycle length
- 36 months
- Deadline
- Licensee recertification must be completed by 31 December of the third year following the original certification or the most recent recertification (LAC 7:XXV.117.E.1.b). LDAF’s own web page words this deadline a year earlier, so confirm your date with LDAF before you plan around it. Technician training runs on the calendar year. Place of Business Permits expire 30 June and renew annually.
- Accepted formats
- LDAF-approved recertification meetings, in person, LDAF-approved virtual recertification (e.g. LPMA monthly virtual sessions)
- Agency
- Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) — Structural Pest Control Commission
- Application fee
- Not verified yet — we only publish it once it is
- Exam structure
- You must QUALIFY before you may sit: an entomology degree; or a degree with 12 semester hours of entomology plus one year as a registered technician in the phase; or four years within the last six as a registered technician (or out-of-state technician) in the phase. Termite control also requires a commission-approved comprehensive termite program; structural fumigation 30 supervised jobs; ship fumigation 200. The Commission or its staff must approve the application first. Exams cost $50 per phase, need 70%, and may include oral or pest-identification parts. In-person testing is now only at the LDAF main office in Baton Rouge, or online through Everblue (extra vendor fee). The exam must have been passed no more than two years before the licence issues.
What each licence tier owes
| Licence tier | Requirement | Detail that catches people out |
|---|---|---|
| Licensee | Attend an LDAF-approved recertification program at least once every three years | Minimum 6 hours technical training for general pest, termite and commercial vertebrate phases, and a further minimum 6 hours if you hold fumigation. You must attend the WHOLE program or get no credit for it. Source: LAC 7:XXV.117.E. |
| Registered technician | Annual approved training, at least 4 hours, each calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec) | Added by the June 2025 rule (LAC 7:XXV.113.P). LDAF adds at least 1 hour per category in which you are registered. Technicians must be registered within 30 days of hire and pass the technician exam (70%, $25, plus $25 registration) within 90 days; fail and you get one more 90 days, then you may not work until you pass. |
Licensee recertification must be completed by 31 December of the third year following the original certification or the most recent recertification (LAC 7:XXV.117.E.1.b). LDAF’s own web page words this deadline a year earlier, so confirm your date with LDAF before you plan around it. Technician training runs on the calendar year. Place of Business Permits expire 30 June and renew annually.
Sources
- https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
- https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-training-opportunities
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-7-SS-XXV-107
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-7-SS-XXV-109
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-7-SS-XXV-113
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-7-SS-XXV-117
- https://www.doa.la.gov/media/pzcl1u45/2506.pdf
Common questions
- How many CEUs does Louisiana require for pest control licence renewal?
- Licensee: Attend an LDAF-approved recertification program at least once every three years. Registered technician: Annual approved training, at least 4 hours, each calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec).
- Who issues pest control licences in Louisiana?
- Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) — Structural Pest Control Commission
- Do online courses count toward Louisiana CEU requirements?
- Accepted formats: LDAF-approved recertification meetings, in person, LDAF-approved virtual recertification (e.g. LPMA monthly virtual sessions).
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