Oregon Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Oregon pesticide applicators must complete 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program.
Requirements differ by license class — 40 hours for 3 classes · 16 hours for Private applicator (farmer) · 8 hours for Apprentice.
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Requirements at a glance
What Oregon requires of pesticide applicators
Set by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program
- CE hours required
- 40 hours
- per renewal 5 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 5 years
- License classes
- 3 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Oregon pesticide applicators renew by license class
Oregon sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 3 license classes
40 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Commercial pesticide applicator
- Public pesticide applicator
- Pesticide consultant
Course for these classes is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Private applicator (farmer)
Course for this class is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
8 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Apprentice
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Oregon
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 40 hours and topics Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program 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 Oregon pesticide applicator license.
Questions Oregon pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Oregon pesticide applicators need?
- Oregon pesticide applicators must complete 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Oregon?
- Requirements differ by license class in Oregon: 40 hours for Commercial pesticide applicator, Public pesticide applicator, Pesticide consultant; 16 hours for Private applicator (farmer); 8 hours for Apprentice.
- Can Oregon pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Oregon pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program
The Oregon board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides 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 pesticide applicators course is built to meet Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program 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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