A certified commercial or non-commercial pesticide applicator can stay certified by earning ______ continuing education units (CEUs) before their certification expires.

• A. 12 general hours
• B. 3 general and 9 category specific
• C. None, you must take a test every 3 years
• D. 9 general and 3 category specific

Answer: (D)

Continuing education units keep your pesticide applicator certification current. The requirement is to earn a total of 12 CEUs before the certification expires, with nine being general and three being category-specific.

The general CEUs cover broad topics that apply to all applicators—safety, label understanding, environmental protection, and basic regulatory updates—so everyone stays aligned on common standards. The category-specific CEUs focus on the particular field you’re certified for (such as agricultural, structural, or other categories), ensuring you stay up to date on practices and rules unique to that area.

This mix—nine general plus three category-specific—best ensures you maintain both broad competence and specialized expertise.