Illinois Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Illinois pesticide applicators must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs.
Requirements differ by license class — 15 hours for 3 classes · 9 hours for Certified structural pest control technician (IDPH).
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Requirements at a glance
What Illinois requires of pesticide applicators
Set by Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs
- CE hours required
- 15 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Illinois pesticide applicators renew by license class
Illinois sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 3 license classes
15 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Commercial / commercial not-for-hire applicator and operator (IDOA)
- Private applicator (farmer) (IDOA)
- Pesticide dealer (IDOA)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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9 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Certified structural pest control technician (IDPH)
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Illinois
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs 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 3 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Illinois pesticide applicator license.
Questions Illinois pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Illinois pesticide applicators need?
- Illinois pesticide applicators must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Illinois?
- Requirements differ by license class in Illinois: 15 hours for Commercial / commercial not-for-hire applicator and operator (IDOA), Private applicator (farmer) (IDOA), Pesticide dealer (IDOA); 9 hours for Certified structural pest control technician (IDPH).
- Can Illinois pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Illinois requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Illinois pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs
The Illinois board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs’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 Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Environmental Programs 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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