CEUs are required to maintain certification and must be completed before expiration.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. CEUs are only required for initial certification
• D. CEUs are never required

Answer: (A)

Continuing education units are required to keep your pesticide certification active. They ensure you stay up to date on label changes, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Each renewal period has a specific CEU requirement, and those hours must be earned and reported before the expiration date. If you don’t meet the CEU requirement by expiration, your certification can lapse, and you may need to complete the CEUs (and possibly retake assessments) to renew. That’s why this statement is true. CEUs aren’t only for initial certification, nor are they never required.