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

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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

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

To practice as a pesticide applicator (commercial) in Tennessee, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Tennessee's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

Budget $50 to get started on a 3-year cycle. Tennessee doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Tennessee handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Tennessee

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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Compare all states for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) All Tennessee licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Tennessee? ▼
Certification as a pesticide applicator (commercial) in Tennessee means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for pesticide applicator (commercial)s in Tennessee - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Tennessee licensing board for the current process.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for pesticide applicator (commercial) licensing in Tennessee; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.

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