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How to Renew Your Mississippi Pesticide Applicator License

Mississippi pesticide applicators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Mississippi pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator (certificate, 14 categories), Pest control / weed control operator licence and permit holders (incl. structural) and registered technicians (RTID in WDI, GRC, FUM). Requirements are set by Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program.

When to renew

Mississippi pesticide applicators licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Mississippi requires

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program requires 5 hours of approved continuing education every 3 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

    Mississippi sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator (certificate, 14 categories), Pest control / weed control operator licence and permit holders (incl. structural) and registered technicians (RTID in WDI, GRC, FUM)). 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 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program requires 5 hours every 3 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide 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 Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program

Mississippi pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Mississippi pesticide applicators need?
Mississippi pesticide applicators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Pesticide Program.
Which license classes does the Mississippi pesticide applicators CE requirement apply to?
The 5 hours requirement applies to: Commercial applicator (certificate, 14 categories), Pest control / weed control operator licence and permit holders (incl. structural) and registered technicians (RTID in WDI, GRC, FUM).
Can Mississippi pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Mississippi requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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