Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) / Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Applies restricted-use pesticides commercially. EPA + state certification.

What the Pennsylvania data shows for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)s

Pennsylvania sets the entry bar for pesticide applicator (commercial)s at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Pennsylvania's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

The initial price tag is $50 every 3 years. Pennsylvania doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Pennsylvania reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Pennsylvania

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Pennsylvania

Education / Training Hours
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Pennsylvania? ▼
In Pennsylvania, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $50 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Pennsylvania? ▼
Certification as a pesticide applicator (commercial) in Pennsylvania means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Pennsylvania doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for pesticide applicator (commercial)s; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing? ▼
Pennsylvania doesn't condition pesticide applicator (commercial) licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Pennsylvania is one requirement row in a pesticide applicator (commercial)-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Pennsylvania licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.