Hawaii Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
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.
Requirements differ by license class — 30 hours for 2 classes · 20 hours for Private applicator (farmer).
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Requirements at a glance
What Hawaii requires of pesticide applicators
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 5 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 5 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Hawaii pesticide applicators renew by license class
Hawaii sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- 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
Course for these classes is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
20 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Private applicator (farmer)
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Hawaii
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 5 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Hawaii pesticide applicator license.
Questions Hawaii pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Official Hawaii pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch
The Hawaii board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every pesticide applicators course is built to meet Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HDOA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticides Branch requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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