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Nevada Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements

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.

Requirements differ by license class — 12 hours for 2 classes · 6 hours for 2 classes.

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Requirements at a glance

What Nevada requires of pesticide applicators

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

CE hours required
6 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

Nevada pesticide applicators renew by license class

Nevada sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 12 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    2 license classes
    • Certified non-private applicator (restricted-use pesticides)
    • Private applicator (restricted-use pesticides)

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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  • 6 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    2 license classes
    • Pest control licensee - principal (primary, location, principal)
    • Pest control licensee - operator

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Nevada

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 6 hours and topics Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section 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 year.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Nevada pesticide applicator license.

Questions Nevada pesticide applicators ask

Frequently asked questions

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.

Official Nevada pesticide applicators licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Plant Industry - Pest Control / Continuing Education Section’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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