When do you need to meet C&T requirements by?
| If your current cycle is: | You need to meet the requirements by: |
|---|---|
| 2021-2025* | 12/31/2030 |
| 2022-2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| 2023-2027 | 12/31/2027 |
| 2024-2028 | 12/31/2028 |
| 2025-2029 | 12/31/2029 |
| 2026-2030 | 12/31/2030 |
C&T Course and Quiz Options
For more information, call toll-free 877-301-4555 or email pestlicenseupdates@agr.wa.gov.
License holders who qualified for their license before January 1st, 2026 will need to take the Certification and Training (C&T) course or the C&T quiz.
Both options will focus only on topics not covered in pre-2026 manuals and exams.
Some licensees will also need to take exams to meet the new requirements. Look at the Who Needs to Test chart to check if you need to take an exam in addition to the course or quiz.
Check the Requirements by License Type and Requirements by Category pages to make sure you are meeting all requirements.
Both options will focus only on topics not covered in pre-2026 manuals and exams.
Some licensees will also need to take exams to meet the new requirements. Look at the Who Needs to Test chart to check if you need to take an exam in addition to the course or quiz.
Check the Requirements by License Type and Requirements by Category pages to make sure you are meeting all requirements.
| C&T Course | C&T Quiz | |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | One recertification course that will cover topics missing from core and categories. | One quiz that will cover topics missing from core and categories. |
| When is it available? | 01/01/2026 | 01/01/2026 |
| Does it count toward my credits? | YES | NO |
| When do I need to take it by? | Check the Recert Cycle chart below. | Check the Recert Cycle chart below. |
| Can I take it more than once? | YES | YES |
| How can I take it? | Starting 01/01/2026, search for this course on the Recertification Course page by selecting "C&T course" in the topics. | Starting 01/01/2026, contact WSDA to sign up. |
| Does it cost anything? | Depends on the course sponsor. | Depends on quiz method:
|
What Does the C&T Course and Quiz Cover?
Make sure to finish the entire course or quiz to meet this requirement.
| If you have: | The C&T course or quiz will: |
|---|---|
| Any license type* | Keep your license |
| Demonstration and Research license type | Add new Demonstration and Research category |
| Agricultural Insect and Disease Control | Change to new general Insect and Disease Control |
| Agricultural Weed Control | Change to new general Weed Control |
| Fumigant | Change to new Space Fumigation |
| Ornamental Insect and Disease Control | Change to new general Insect and Disease Control |
| PCO General | Add new Vertebrate Pest Control |
| Pest Animal Control | Change to new Vertebrate Pest Control |
| Potato Sprout Inhibitor | Change to Post-Harvest Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables |
| Rights-of-Way Weed Control | Change to new general Weed Control |
| Soil Fumigation RMM (exam taken after 11/01/2012) | Keep Soil Fumigation |
| Stored Grain | Change to new Space Fumigation |
| Turf and Ornamental Weed Control | Change to new general Weed Control |
| *If you have the Structural Pest Inspector (SPI) license with only the SPI category (for real estate transactions), this requirement does not apply. | |
