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Montana pest control CEU requirements
How many CEUs does Montana require for pest control licence renewal?
It depends which licence you hold — Montana sets a different obligation for each tier, and they are not even measured the same way. Commercial, non-commercial, special utility and government applicators owe 12 continuing education credits (cecs) for the licensed category over the 4-year cycle. There is no single pooled number, which is the most common reason somebody arrives at renewal short.
Key factIssuing agency: Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) — Pesticide Program
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- Requirement
- Set per licence tier — see the table below
- Cycle length
- 48 months
- Deadline
- Applicator licences expire each 31 December and must be renewed before pesticides are applied. CECs are due by the end of the category's fixed four-year cycle (category 7: 31 December 2027).
- Accepted formats
- MDA-approved training, Online self-paced — maximum 6 of the 12 CECs
- Agency
- Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) — Pesticide Program
- Agency site
- https://agr.mt.gov/topics/n-p/pesticide-pages/pesticide-license-pages/Commercial-Applicators
- Application fee
- $85
- Exam structure
- Core exam plus category-specific exam questions; 80% or better to pass. Exams by appointment at MDA field offices, or computer-based through Metro Institute in Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena and Glendive. Commercial applicators must carry liability insurance (minimum $30,000; $50,000 aerial).
What each licence tier owes
| Licence tier | Requirement | Detail that catches people out |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial, non-commercial, special utility and government applicators | 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for the licensed category over the 4-year cycle | Maximum 6 CECs online self-paced. Miss the 12 and the category exam must be retaken. Category 7 cycle runs 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2027. |
Applicator licences expire each 31 December and must be renewed before pesticides are applied. CECs are due by the end of the category's fixed four-year cycle (category 7: 31 December 2027).
Sources
- https://agr.mt.gov/topics/n-p/pesticide-pages/pesticide-license-pages/Commercial-Applicators
- https://prod-agr.mt.gov/_docs/pesticides-docs/licensing-pesticides/Accela/MDA-Pesticide-License-Recertification-Cycle.pdf
- https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/pesticides-docs/licensing-pesticides/Applicator-Dealer-Instructions.pdf
Common questions
- How many CEUs does Montana require for pest control licence renewal?
- Commercial, non-commercial, special utility and government applicators: 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for the licensed category over the 4-year cycle.
- Who issues pest control licences in Montana?
- Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) — Pesticide Program
- Do online courses count toward Montana CEU requirements?
- Accepted formats: MDA-approved training, Online self-paced — maximum 6 of the 12 CECs.
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