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Nevada · Pesticide Applicators · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Nevada Pesticide Applicator License

Nevada pesticide applicators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Nevada pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Certified non-private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Pest control licensee - principal (primary, location, principal), Pest control licensee - operator. Requirements are set by Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section. Hours differ by class — 12 hours for Certified non-private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Private applicator (restricted-use pesticides); 6 hours for Pest control licensee - principal (primary, location, principal), Pest control licensee - operator.

When to renew

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

The continuing education Nevada requires

Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section requires 6 hours of approved continuing education every year. 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

    Nevada sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Certified non-private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Pest control licensee - principal (primary, location, principal), Pest control licensee - operator). 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 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section requires 6 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section

    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 Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section

Nevada pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Nevada pesticide applicators need?
Nevada pesticide applicators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Nevada?
Requirements differ by license class in Nevada: 12 hours for Certified non-private applicator (restricted-use pesticides), Private applicator (restricted-use pesticides); 6 hours for Pest control licensee - principal (primary, location, principal), Pest control licensee - operator.
Can Nevada pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Nevada requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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