2026 – 2027 Pre-License Courses
- Registration now available for our Pest Control Operator (PCO) General Courses!
Click here to see upcoming dates and links to registrations
Please monitor our website for further updates.
In-Person Pre-License Trainings
- Early bird registrations receive a discounted registration fee of $60.00 per day.
- Regular registration fees increase to $90.00 per day, 14 days prior to the event.
Eastern Washington
| Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
Western Washington
| Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| June 10-11, 2026 | Renton Public Works Maintenance Division Renton, WA | Course is Full (Waitlist Available) |
Spanish Pre-License
| Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
In-Person Pest Control Operator – General
(PCO General) Pre-License Trainings
- This course has been designed for pest control operators (PCOs) who plan on applying IPM/pesticide techniques in residential settings (private residences, commercial buildings, public buildings, etc.).
For more information on the PCO General license category, please visit WSDA’s website here. - Early bird registrations receive a discounted registration fee of $190.00
- Regular registration fees increase to $285.00, 14 days prior to the event.
Western Washington
| Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| July 21-23, 2026 | D.F. Allmendinger Center WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center Puyallup, WA | Register for PCO General (July 21-23) |
| August 25-27, 2026 | D.F. Allmendinger Center WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center Puyallup, WA | Register for PCO General (August 25-27) |
| September 22-24, 2026 | D.F. Allmendinger Center WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center Puyallup, WA | Register for PCO General (September 22-24) |
Additional Information
Select exams when you register. Seating for exam sessions is limited and cannot be guaranteed; please register early. WSDA will be hosting limited testing sessions.
WSDA Pesticide Testing Under the Covid-19 Pandemic
You can also schedule a testing session with WSDA directly by calling WSDA toll-free at 877-301-4555 or email license@agr.wa.gov
Pre-license courses are for people interested in preparing for WSDA pesticide license exams. These courses focus on ten of the 32 WSDA exams:
- Washington Laws and Safety Exam
- Dealer Manager
- Private Applicator
- Rancher Private Applicator
- Limited Private Applicator
- Ornamental & Turf Weed Control
- Right of Way Weed Control
- Agricultural Weed Control
- Ornamental & Turf Insect and Disease
- Agricultural Insect and Disease
The WSU Pesticide Resources and Education Program offers webinars and pre-license internet courses to help prepare for many of the WSDA pesticide licenses exams including Private Applicator, Weed Control, Insect & Disease Control, Aquatics, Pest Control Operator, and Structural Pest Inspector exams.
Be sure to read your study materials prior to the webinar and exam session. Order study materials online or download a order form (PDF) to submit by US Mail. Call 800-723-1763 to order by phone.
Do NOT email or fax order form with credit card information.
Study Material and License Information
- What License Do I Need? – WSDA information to help determine what license type and categories you need.
- Study materials are a prerequisite for the course. Make sure you read them prior to the course. Order
study materials online or download a PDF order form (PDF) (pricing subject to change) to submit by US Mail.
DO NOT email or fax order form with credit card information. - You can test at several WSDA office locations during the year.
- WSDA will collect a $25.00 testing session fee in addition to the license application fee(s) at all testing sessions.
- WSDA’s website has information on preparing for exams, taking exams, and meeting recertification requirements.
If you have questions concerning the type of license you need, please call the WSDA at 877-301-4555 or toll-free at 877-301-4555.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find what type of license you need, study materials information and answers to our most frequently asked questions.