Tennessee Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Tennessee pesticide applicators must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section.
Requirements differ by license class — 18 hours for Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category) · 3 hours for Private applicator.
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Requirements at a glance
What Tennessee requires of pesticide applicators
Set by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Tennessee pesticide applicators renew by license class
Tennessee sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category)
Course for this class is in board review.
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3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Private applicator
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Tennessee
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section 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 Tennessee pesticide applicator license.
Questions Tennessee pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Tennessee pesticide applicators need?
- Tennessee pesticide applicators must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Tennessee?
- Requirements differ by license class in Tennessee: 18 hours for Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category); 3 hours for Private applicator.
- Can Tennessee pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Tennessee pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section
The Tennessee 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 Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section’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 Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section 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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