Structural Pest Control and Pesticides - Structural Recertification Requirements
Structural Pest Control Certification and Licensing is divided into three phases, according to the type of work performed. A person may be licensed or certified in any or all phases:
- Phase P - Household pests (cockroaches, fleas, silverfish, ants, rodents, etc.) by any method other than fumigation.
- Phase W - Wood-destroying organisms (termites, powderpost beetles, fungi, etc.) by any means other than fumigation.
- Phase F - Fumigation (to apply pesticides that control pests as a gas). This phase is not required for aerosols, fogs, mists, or ULV/ULD applications.
Certified applicators and licensees are certified for a five-year period. Structural Pest Control years start on July 1st and continue to the following June 30th.
Applicators may be recertified for another five-year period by:
- Earning Continuing Certification Units (CCUs) approved by the Structural Pest Control Division and received by the certified applicator during the five years immediately preceding the expiration date of his/her certification, or
- Passing the Recertification Exam(s) taken between January 1st and June 30th of the last year of the recertification period.
| If Your Recertification Date Is: | Eligible CCU Courses Begin With a Date Of: |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | July 1, 2020 |
| June 30, 2026 | July 1, 2021 |
| June 30, 2027 | July 1, 2022 |
| June 30, 2028 | July 1, 2023 |
| June 30, 2029 | July 1, 2024 |
CCU Recertification Information
A Commercial Certified Applicator (CA) is employed by a Structural Pest Control Licensee to perform for-hire pest control services. Commercial Certified Applicators are required to complete CCUs in 3 unique years of the 5-year recertification period. The total amount of CCUs required are:
- One phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in the card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 10 credits.
- Two phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 15 credits.
- Three phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 20 credits.
Courses repeated within the same 5-year period will only count once for recertification purposes. CCUs earned during a recertification period do not carry forward to the next period.
A Non-Commercial Certified Applicator (CA) performs structural pest control services on their employer's property only as part of their job duties and oversee others performing pest control services for the same employer. Non-Commercial Certified Applicators are required to complete CCUs in 4 unique years of the 5-year recertification period. The total amount of CCUs required are:
- One phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in the card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 10 credits.
- Two phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 15 credits.
- Three phase CA Card - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 20 credits.
Courses repeated within the same 5-year period will only count once for recertification purposes. CCUs earned during a recertification period do not carry forward to the next period.
A Structural Pest Control Licensee can perform for-hire pest control services independently and oversee others performing pest control services. Structural Pest Control Licensees are required to complete CCUs in 4 unique years of the 5-year recertification period. The total amount of CCUs required are:
- One phase License - 5 CCUs in the card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 10 credits.
- Two phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 15 credits.
- Three phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 20 credits.
Courses repeated within the same 5-year period will only count once for recertification purposes. CCUs earned during a recertification period do not carry forward to the next period.
Structural CCU Trainer Requirements
- Persons seeking to offer CCU courses for Structural F, G, P, or W phase credit must speak with Structural Pest Control staff at StructuralCourses@ncagr.gov prior to submitting a course for evaluation.
- CCU Course Submission Information
For questions or if additional assistance is required, please contact the NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control Section at 984-236-4625. Directions
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