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License Types, Requirements, Study Materials and Application Forms

Study Materials: Click on the license you are interested in to download study materials.

• Individual Licenses
  • Agricultural Pest Control Adviser
  • Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
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  • Contact the Structural Pest Control Board
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If you have questions about California's licensing, certification, and training requirements to perform pest control work (new applications, renewals, change of address, qualifications, examinations, study materials, and continuing education), please contact the Licensing Program at licensemail@cdpr.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 445-4038