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Maine pest control CEU requirements
How many CEUs does Maine require for pest control licence renewal?
It depends which licence you hold — Maine sets a different obligation for each tier, and they are not even measured the same way. Commercial Master owe 9 credit hours per three-year certification period; Commercial Operator owe 6 credit hours per three-year certification period. There is no single pooled number, which is the most common reason somebody arrives at renewal short.
Key factIssuing agency: Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC), Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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- Requirement
- Set per licence tier — see the table below
- Cycle length
- 36 months
- Deadline
- Certification expires 31 December of the third year after you pass, then every third year, and the licence renews on the same 31 December. Fall short on credits in a period and you retake all the exams; fall short a second time and you must also make up the missing credits within a year or the licence is not renewed. You must attend the entire approved program to earn its credits.
- Accepted formats
- Board-approved meetings, seminars and workshops (BPC, UMaine Extension, industry and trade groups), Board-approved home study courses, Out-of-state sessions, with proof of attendance (an agenda may be requested), Presenters at approved meetings earn 2 credits per hour presented
- Agency
- Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC), Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
- Application fee
- $105
- Exam structure
- Two licence levels. Commercial Operator: closed-book Core exam plus at least one category exam. Commercial Master: the same plus a regulations exam and an oral exam by BPC staff. 80% is required on each exam (01-026 CMR Ch. 31). Fees: $10 each for Core, each category and the regulations exam; $40 for the Master oral. Exams are held monthly in Augusta or through Metro Institute test centres. Core and at least one category must both be passed within three years. Every company, branch or agency must have at least one licensed Master; an Operator licence is only valid while the employer has one.
What each licence tier owes
| Licence tier | Requirement | Detail that catches people out |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Master | 9 credit hours per three-year certification period | In subject areas relevant to your licensed categories. 1 credit = 1 hour. |
| Commercial Operator | 6 credit hours per three-year certification period | The minimum licence for technicians working under a Master. |
Certification expires 31 December of the third year after you pass, then every third year, and the licence renews on the same 31 December. Fall short on credits in a period and you retake all the exams; fall short a second time and you must also make up the missing credits within a year or the licence is not renewed. You must attend the entire approved program to earn its credits.
Sources
- https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/applicators/licensing.html
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/rules/026c031%20-%20JUL%202025.docx
- https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/applicators/certification/commercial_applicators.shtml
- https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/credit_calendar.shtml
Common questions
- How many CEUs does Maine require for pest control licence renewal?
- Commercial Master: 9 credit hours per three-year certification period. Commercial Operator: 6 credit hours per three-year certification period.
- Who issues pest control licences in Maine?
- Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC), Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
- Do online courses count toward Maine CEU requirements?
- Accepted formats: Board-approved meetings, seminars and workshops (BPC, UMaine Extension, industry and trade groups), Board-approved home study courses, Out-of-state sessions, with proof of attendance (an agenda may be requested), Presenters at approved meetings earn 2 credits per hour presented.
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