| License Description |
"Structural pest control field representative" is any individual who is licensed by the board to secure structural pest control work, identify infestations or infections, make inspections, submit bids for or otherwise contract, on behalf of a registered company.
Fees:
Examination: $50 per branch
License: $30
Renewal: $30
Live Scan: $49, plus a fingerprint-rolling fee established by each individual location..
Examination Frequency: Examinations given on a daily basis, an applicant can re-take the examination every 30 days.
Exam Locations: 17 locations throughout California, and additional locations in other states and countries.
Experience Requirement:
Branch 1:
· Six months of training and experience in the practice of fumigating with poisonous or lethal gases under the direct supervision of an individual licensed to practice fumigating or the equivalent, with a minimum of 100 hours in preparation, fumigation, ventilation, and certification.
Branch 2:
· Minimum of 40 hours of training and experience, 20 hours of which must be actual field work, in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 2 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, and pesticide hazards and safety practice under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 2 or the equivalent.
Branch 3:
· Minimum of 100 hours of training and experience, 80 hours of which must be actual field work, in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 3 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, pesticide hazards and safety practices, structural repairs, and structural inspection procedures and report writing under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 3 or the equivalent.
Average Time to Process Application: 10 business days.
Renewal Period: Up to three fiscal years for renewal of initial license, three years for renewals thereafter. At least 16 hrs of continuing education required to renew license.
Special License Requirements: 18 years of age or older.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chap 14. |