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How to Renew Your Idaho Pesticide Applicator License

Idaho pesticide applicators must complete 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Idaho pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Professional applicator (commercial), Private applicator (farmer). Requirements are set by Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification. Hours differ by class — 40 hours for Professional applicator (commercial); 15 hours for Private applicator (farmer).

When to renew

Idaho 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 Idaho requires

Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification requires 40 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

    Idaho sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Professional applicator (commercial), 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 40 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification requires 40 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification

    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 Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification

Idaho pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Idaho pesticide applicators need?
Idaho pesticide applicators must complete 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Division of Agricultural Resources - Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Idaho?
Requirements differ by license class in Idaho: 40 hours for Professional applicator (commercial); 15 hours for Private applicator (farmer).
Can Idaho pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Idaho requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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