Pest Control Operations

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• Structural Pest Control Operations (Businesses that apply pesticides to buildings)

  Licensing:

  Structural Pest Control businesses need to hold the following licenses by applying on the Structural Pest Control Board’s website or by calling 1-800-737-8188:

  • Branch 1, Fumigation

  • Branch 2, General Pests

  • Branch 3, Fungus, Subterranean Termites

  • Branch 4 Fungus Roof Treatment

  Registration:

  • Inspection forms:

    • Structural Fumigation Use Monitoring Inspection Report
      

    • Structural Use Monitoring Inspection Report
      

    • Pest Control Business Headquarters Inspection Report

  • Continuing Education
    

• Field Representatives (Workers who inspect or apply pesticides to buildings)

  Licensing:

  Field Representatives must hold the following the licenses and apply for license exams on the Structural Pest Control Board’s website or by calling 1-800-737-8188.

  • Branch 1, Fumigation

  • Branch 2, General pests

  • Branch 3, Fungus, subterranean termites

  • Branch 4, Fungus roof treatment

• Applicators (Workers who apply pesticides to buildings)
  Licensing:

  • Applicators must hold an Applicator’s License and apply at the structural pest control board’s website or by calling 1-800-737-8188.

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• Agricultural Pest Control Operations (This does NOT include businesses applying pesticides in and around buildings)

  Licensing:

  Agricultural Pest Control Businesses must hold and apply for the following licenses through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation: 

  • Qualified Applicator License for your appropriate category

  • Pest Control Business License

  Registration:

  Register with San Diego County PRP after obtaining licenses. 

  • At the start of each year, register and pay a $75 fee by contacting us.

  • Submit an Equipment Registration Form

  Review Forms:

  • Pest Control Equipment Requirements

  • Pesticide Safety Information (Pest Control Operations)

• Restricted Materials

  If you plan to use California restricted materials, you must obtain a Restricted Materials Permit (RMP) issued by San Diego County PRP.

  • To obtain a permit, please call (858) 694-8980. An inspector will be assigned to work with you to complete the RMP process.

  • RMPs are issued by appointment only and not over the counter or by walk-in.

  • Permits expire each year on December 31, so you need to reapply to continue using restricted materials.

  If you plan to use Federally restricted materials, you do not need an RMP, but you will need to be a Certified Applicator. The following licenses in California are considered certified applicators for agriculture:

  • Journeyman Pilots 

  • Qualified Applicator Licensees 

  • Qualified Applicator Certificate Holders

  • Private Applicator Certificate Holders

  Restricted Materials Notice of Intent (NOI):

  Notify San Diego County PRP 24 hours before applying a California restricted material pesticide by using CalAgPermits.  

  • Some California restricted materials require 48-hour NOI. Please review your RMP to determine the required notice.  

  • Federally restricted materials and general use pesticides do NOT require an NOI.

  • If you need a CalAgPermits account or help with your account, please contact us at (858) 694-8980.  

  Reporting:

  Report pesticides applied to a commodity or in an area defined as agriculture by CDPR, such as: golf courses, cemeteries, rights-of-way, and parks.

  Submit Pesticide Use Reports (PURs) by the tenth of the month following pesticide use. Pest Control Businesses applying for agricultural operations must submit within seven days of the application.

  Submit PURs online using the CalAgPermit reporting system.

  Or fill out and submit the appropriate printed form to our office at 9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123 or via fax at (858) 467-9277:

  • Production Agricultural Monthly Use Report: Form DPR-PML-017C and Multiple Site/Commodity Form DPR-PML-183

  • Pesticide Use Report (Job use report): Form DPR-PML-025

  • Monthly Summary Pesticide Use Report: Form DPR-PML-060 (8/15)

  Retain Pesticide Use Report Copies:

  • Keep records of all pesticides used and make them available to employees and for inspection.

  • Records submitted online on CalAgPermits are automatically retained. 

  Continuing Education:

  Complete continuing education as specified by CDPR.

• Pest Control Advisors (Advise growers regarding pest control)

  Review Pest Control Adviser Requirements

  Licensing:

  Apply for and hold an Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

  Registration:

  Register and pay a $5-10 fee with San Diego County at the beginning of the year.

  • By Appointment: Call (858) 694-8980 to schedule. 

  • Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Location: 9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123

  Continuing Education:

  Complete continuing education requirements to renew licenses.

• Pest Control Pilots and Drones (Apply pesticides from an aircraft. This includes journeyman and apprentices)

  Certificate:

  Follow CDPR’s guidelines for gaining a Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate

  Registration:

  Contact San Diego County PRP for annual registration. You will need Current FAA Medical Certificate and Commercial Pilot’s Certificate. There is a $5-10 fee.

  • Call (858) 694-8980 to schedule an appointment 

  • Walk-in: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Location: 9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123

  Continuing Education:

  You will need to complete continuing education classes (CE) to renew your license. After your first renewal, you need at least 20 hours of CE every two years.

• Maintenance Gardeners and Landscapers (Workers who maintain outdoor spaces and apply pesticides as part of a business)

  Certificates:

  Take the Qualified Applicator Certificate in Category Q offered by CDOR then apply for a Pest Control Business License. 

  • Exam and license information

  Annual Registration:

  Once you have your certificate and license, you must register with this department annually. There is a $25-per-year fee.

  • Call (858) 694-8980 to schedule an appointment 

  • Walk-in Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Location: 9325 Hazard Way, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123

  Continuing Education:

  You will need to complete continuing education classes (CE) to renew your license. This requires eight hours of CE every two years.