§ 11905 Pest Control Certification Exams

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law requires anyone who wants a pest control license to pass an exam that proves they can safely and legally use pest control products.

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•An exam is required for all new pest control license applicants.
•The exam checks both legal compliance and safe handling of pest control materials.
•Passing the exam is mandatory before any certificate is issued.

Example

A person wants to become a licensed pest control technician in California.

Before they can get the license, they must take and pass a test that shows they understand how to use pest control chemicals safely and legally.

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§ 11905 Pest Control Certification Exams

Before an initial manned or unmanned certificate is issued, the applicant for an apprentice, journeyman, private applicator, or vector control technician shall pass an examination to demonstrate to the director the applicant’s ability to legally and safely conduct pest control operations and the applicant’s knowledge of the nature and effect of materials that are used in pest control. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 354, Sec. 4. (AB 1016) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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initial manned or unmanned certificate apprentice journeyman private applicator vector control technician examination legally and safely conduct pest control operations knowledge of the nature and effect of materials

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11905.

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