TDA Pesticide Applicator Course and License Renewal in TX

Many components go into successful application of pesticides because the chemicals involved can be dangerous if used incorrectly. If you work as a pesticide applicator, it’s important that you keep up on your licensing and education requirements.

Pested offers Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) approved courses and packages that can be completed at home on your own time because they are presented in a Distance Learning format. Please note that a Distance Learning course cannot be repeated in a recertification cycle. If you’re not sure whether you have taken a course already, contact us so we can look up your history.

License Renewal Deadline:

• Commercial and noncommercial licenses must be renewed annually by the date of original licensure.
• Private applicator licenses must be renewed every 5 years by the date of original licensure

Continuing Education Requirements:

• Commercial & Noncommercial – 5 credits including 1 credit of Law & Regulations and 1 credit of Integrated Pest Management or Drift Minimization.
• Private Applicators – 15 credits including 2 credits Laws & Regulations, 2 Credits Integrated Pest Management.

NOTE: Private applicators may only complete 10 of the required 15 credits in an online format each recertification cycle.

Use the links below to learn more about our specific courses, or call (845) 481-4048 for more information.