Texas General Pest Control CEU Bundle TDA Structural Pest Control Service | 3 CEUs | Laws + Safety + General Pest Control
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- TDA Structural Pest Control Service CE · TDA-approved courses
- 3 standalone 1-CEU classes · online self-paced video
- General CEUs (laws, pesticide safety) + General Pest Control category
- Certified applicators & technicians · more bundles coming
Course Description
The CEUs a general pest control applicator actually needs, in one bundle. This course is built for Texas pest management professionals licensed through the TDA Structural Pest Control Service. It delivers three standalone 1-CEU classes — the two general-training credits every certified applicator needs each year, plus the General Pest Control category credit — for a total of 3 CEUs. Each class is ten narrated video lessons of about five minutes apiece, closing with a short quiz. This is the first of our structural bundles to open; additional category bundles and the full technician series follow.
Who This Course Is For
This 3-CEU bundle is built for Texas pest management professionals licensed through the TDA Structural Pest Control Service, including:
- Certified commercial applicators — General Pest Control category
- Certified noncommercial applicators — General Pest Control category
- Licensed technicians building their annual training hours
- Responsible certified applicators & business licensees
- Residential & commercial pest management crews
What You Get
- 30 narrated video lessons across three classes — about five minutes each
- A 10-question quiz per class (70% to pass, no cumulative final)
- A certificate of completion for every class you finish
- Complete on any device — mobile, tablet, or desktop
More Structural Bundles Coming
The General Pest Control Bundle is the first of the structural bundles to open. The remaining classes — environmental protection (TDA #1004440), IPM (TDA #1004443), termite/WDI (TDA #1004448), lawn & ornamental (TDA #1004457), and the bed bug deep dive (TDA #1004474) — are TDA-approved and open as further bundles. Join the renewal reminder list and we will tell you the day each one goes live.
Termite & WDI Bundle
Coming SoonTwo general classes plus the Termite and Wood-Destroying Insect category credit (TDA #1004448), for applicators certified in the termite category.
Lawn & Ornamental Bundle
Coming SoonTwo general classes plus the Lawn & Ornamental category credit (TDA #1004457), for applicators certified in L&O work.
Technician 8-Hour Bundle
Coming SoonEvery class in the series, covering the technician requirement of 8 hours of verifiable training in a calendar year — laws, safety, environment, IPM, all three categories, and the bed bug deep dive.
What You'll Learn
Three standalone classes, one CEU each, three CEUs in total. Every class is ten narrated video lessons of roughly five minutes, ending with a 10-question quiz you pass at 70% — no cumulative final exam. Each class is filed with the TDA Structural Pest Control Service as its own course, so every one you finish earns its own certificate. Pause and resume any lesson on any device. The remaining classes in the series are listed below and open in later bundles.
SG1: Texas Structural Pest Control Act & Laws — 1 CEU · TDA #1004465 · General · Included
The legal framework for structural work: the Structural Pest Control Act and SPCS/TDA oversight, license types (certified applicator, technician, apprentice), business licensing and the responsible certified applicator, certification, exams and CEU requirements, use and application recordkeeping, consumer information and required disclosures, WDI inspection reports and pre-treatment rules, signage, notification and tenant requirements, pesticide storage, transport and disposal, and violations, enforcement and penalties. Qualifies for the required general CEU in federal & state laws.
SG2: Pesticide Safety & PPE (Structural) — 1 CEU · TDA #1004472 · General · Included
Applicator protection in structural settings: toxicity and routes of exposure, signal words and the structural pesticide label, selecting PPE for structural work, PPE care, storage and respirator use, safe handling, mixing and loading indoors, application safety around occupants and pets, personal hygiene and decontamination, recognizing poisoning and first aid, spill response inside structures, and crawlspace, attic and confined-space safety. Qualifies for the required general CEU in pesticide safety.
SC1: General Pest Control — 1 CEU · TDA #1004469 · Category · Included
The general pest control category CEU: cockroach biology, identification and control strategies, ant biology, identification and control, rodent biology, control and exclusion, bed bug basics and inspection, occasional invaders — spiders, stored-product and overwintering pests — and application methods.
SG3: Environmental Protection & Pesticide Fate — 1 CEU · TDA #1004440 · General · Coming Soon
Where pesticides go after application: pesticide fate, runoff, leaching and volatilization, protecting groundwater and surface water, soil binding, persistence and degradation, non-target organisms including pollinators and beneficials, wildlife and aquatic life, endangered species and sensitive habitats, off-site movement around structures, container handling, triple-rinse and disposal, and environmental best management practices. Qualifies for the required general CEU in environmental protection.
SG4: IPM Principles (Structural) — 1 CEU · TDA #1004443 · General · Coming Soon
The decision framework behind modern structural pest control: why IPM, inspection and accurate pest identification, monitoring and documentation, pest biology and conducive conditions, sanitation and cultural controls, exclusion and mechanical controls, judicious chemical use and baiting strategy, thresholds and client communication, school and sensitive-site IPM requirements, and evaluating program success. Qualifies for the required general CEU in integrated pest management.
SC2: Termite & Wood-Destroying Insect Control — 1 CEU · TDA #1004448 · Category · Coming Soon
The termite category CEU: wood-destroying insects and their economic impact, subterranean termite biology, drywood and Formosan termites, other WDOs including carpenter ants, powderpost beetles and wood decay, inspection and the WDI report, conducive conditions and moisture management, liquid soil termiticide treatments, termite baiting systems, pre-construction treatments and physical barriers, and recordkeeping and warranties.
SC3: Lawn & Ornamental Pest Management — 1 CEU · TDA #1004457 · Category · Coming Soon
The lawn and ornamental category CEU: site assessment, turfgrass identification and culture, turf insect pests, turf diseases, weed management in turf, ornamental and landscape insect pests, ornamental diseases, fertilization and cultural practices, application equipment and calibration for L&O work, and environmental stewardship.
SD1: Bed Bug Management (Deep Dive) — 1 CEU · TDA #1004474 · Deep Dive · Coming Soon
A full CEU on the toughest account type: bed bug biology and life cycle, identification and signs of infestation, inspection techniques and monitoring, detection tools including canines and interceptors, non-chemical control — heat, steam and encasements — chemical control and resistance management, integrated treatment protocols, multi-unit and sensitive accounts, client preparation and follow-up, and documentation.
Regulatory Requirements & Renewal Information
TDA Approval Information
These classes are built for the continuing education requirements of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) — the agency that licenses structural pest management professionals in Texas. Each class is approved by TDA as its own standalone 1-CEU course. The three classes in this bundle are TDA #1004465 (Laws & Regulations), TDA #1004472 (Pesticide Safety & PPE) and TDA #1004469 (General Pest Control). This is not a TDLR program, and it is separate from our agricultural applicator course — structural and agricultural licenses have different CE rules. Always confirm a course's approval in the TDA CEU course search before you rely on it for renewal.
- Regulator: TDA Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)
- This bundle: 3 CEUs — SG1 Laws (TDA #1004465) + SG2 Pesticide Safety (TDA #1004472) + SC1 General Pest Control (TDA #1004469)
- General CEUs: Laws and Pesticide Safety both qualify for the required general-topic credit
- Category CEU: General Pest Control
- Per class: 10 narrated video lessons (~5 min each), 10-question quiz, 70% to pass, no final exam
- TDA course numbers: all eight classes approved — 1004465, 1004472, 1004469, 1004440, 1004443, 1004448, 1004457, 1004474
Texas General Pest Control CEU Bundle Requirements
- Certified applicators: earn 2 general CEUs plus 1 CEU in each category on your certification — at least one general credit in laws, safety, environmental protection, or IPM
- Technicians: complete 8 hours of verifiable training each calendar year
- Earn your credits during the calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31) before the year you renew
- No CE is required during your first calendar year of certification
- Renew with TDA and pay the fee before your license expires; keep your certificates on file
Important Renewal Deadlines
Renewal Cycle: Annual — structural pest control licenses renew every year, with CE earned in the calendar year before the year of renewal
CE Requirement: Must be completed before your license expiration date
Late Renewal: Additional fees and penalties apply for renewals after expiration
Grace Period: Limited time to renew an expired license before reexamination may be required
Renewal Resources
How Do I Renew My Texas Structural Pest Control License?
Renewing a structural pest control license with the TDA Structural Pest Control Service involves four steps:
- Earn your CE during the calendar year before your renewal year — certified applicators need 2 general CEUs + 1 CEU per certified category; technicians need 8 hours of verifiable training
- Make sure at least one general credit is in laws & regulations, pesticide safety, environmental protection, or IPM — both general classes in this bundle qualify
- Submit your renewal through the Texas Agriculture Portal and pay the fee before your license expires
- Keep your CEU certificates with your business records — TDA can ask you to document your training
Articles & Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the General Pest Control Bundle?
Three standalone 1-CEU classes, 3 CEUs in total: SG1 Texas Structural Pest Control Act & Laws (TDA course #1004465), SG2 Pesticide Safety & PPE (TDA course #1004472), and SC1 General Pest Control (TDA course #1004469). That combination covers the two general-training CEUs a certified applicator needs each year plus the General Pest Control category credit.
How many CEUs do Texas structural certified applicators need?
Each year, certified commercial and noncommercial applicators need 1 CEU in every category in which they are certified plus 2 CEUs in general training, and at least one of the general credits must be in federal and state laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection, or integrated pest management. Both general classes in this bundle qualify for that required credit.
I am certified in more than one category. Is this bundle enough?
Not on its own. This bundle covers the General Pest Control category. If you also hold termite/WDI or lawn & ornamental certification, you need 1 CEU in each of those categories as well - those bundles - termite/WDI (TDA #1004448) and lawn & ornamental (TDA #1004457) - are approved and open soon.
What do technicians need?
Licensed technicians must complete 8 hours of verifiable training each calendar year. These three classes count toward that total; the full eight-class Technician Bundle is coming soon.
When do the credits have to be earned?
During the calendar year (January 1 through December 31) before the year you renew. Credits earned in the wrong calendar year don't count, and no CE is required during your first calendar year of certification.
Is this course approved by TDA?
Yes. Each class is approved by the TDA Structural Pest Control Service as its own standalone 1-CEU course with its own TDA course number. The three in this bundle are #1004465 (Laws & Regulations), #1004472 (Pesticide Safety & PPE) and #1004469 (General Pest Control). You can verify any of them in the TDA CEU course search at ceusearch.texasagriculture.gov.
Is this the same as your agricultural pesticide applicator course?
No. Agricultural applicators and structural pest control licensees are both regulated by TDA but under different programs with different CE rules. If you hold an agricultural commercial, noncommercial, or NCPS applicator license, you want our 5-CEU agricultural course instead.
Is this course approved by TDLR?
No, and it doesn't need to be. Structural pest control licensing in Texas is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service, not TDLR.