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How to Renew Your Connecticut Pesticide Applicator License

Connecticut pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Connecticut pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial supervisor, Private applicator. Requirements are set by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program.

When to renew

Connecticut pesticide applicators licenses renew every 5 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Connecticut requires

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 5 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Connecticut sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial supervisor, Private applicator). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program requires 12 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Connecticut pesticide applicators course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Connecticut, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program

Connecticut pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut pesticide applicators need?
Connecticut pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide Management Program.
Which license classes does the Connecticut pesticide applicators CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: Commercial supervisor, Private applicator.
Can Connecticut pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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