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Kansas Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements

Kansas pesticide applicators must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program.

Applies to Commercial applicator.

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Requirements at a glance

What Kansas requires of pesticide applicators

Set by Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program

CE hours required
8 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Commercial applicator
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course Kansas pesticide applicators need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program requires.

  • 8 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • Commercial applicator

    Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Kansas

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. 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 Kansas pesticide applicator license.

Questions Kansas pesticide applicators ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Kansas pesticide applicators need?
Kansas pesticide applicators must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program.
Which license classes does the Kansas pesticide applicators CE requirement apply to?
The 8 hours requirement applies to: Commercial applicator.
Can Kansas pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kansas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Kansas pesticide applicators licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) - Pesticide and Fertilizer Program’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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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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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

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