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How to Renew Your Hawaii Pesticide Applicator License

Hawaii pesticide applicators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Hawaii pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator - structural categories (7A fumigation, 7B termite, 7C general pest, 7D institutional, 7E vault fumigation, 7F specialty), Commercial applicator - agricultural, landscape and other categories, Private applicator (farmer). Requirements are set by Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch. Hours differ by class — 30 hours for Commercial applicator - structural categories (7A fumigation, 7B termite, 7C general pest, 7D institutional, 7E vault fumigation, 7F specialty), Commercial applicator - agricultural, landscape and other categories; 20 hours for Private applicator (farmer).

When to renew

Hawaii 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 Hawaii requires

Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch requires 30 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

    Hawaii sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator - structural categories (7A fumigation, 7B termite, 7C general pest, 7D institutional, 7E vault fumigation, 7F specialty), Commercial applicator - agricultural, landscape and other categories, Private applicator (farmer)). 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 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch requires 30 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch

    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 Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch

Hawaii pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Hawaii pesticide applicators need?
Hawaii pesticide applicators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Hawaii?
Requirements differ by license class in Hawaii: 30 hours for Commercial applicator - structural categories (7A fumigation, 7B termite, 7C general pest, 7D institutional, 7E vault fumigation, 7F specialty), Commercial applicator - agricultural, landscape and other categories; 20 hours for Private applicator (farmer).
Can Hawaii pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Hawaii requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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