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Who needs a license to do pest control in Utah?
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food lists these license and permit types for pesticide work: (source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food)
- Commercial pesticide business (4000): a business that provides pest control services and employs pesticide applicators and permit holders.
- Commercial pesticide applicator (4001): an individual who applies pesticides for hire, meaning the customer is billed or invoiced.
- Pesticide Salesperson Permit (4008): an individual who solicits pest control services.
- Ornamental and Turf Technician Permit (4009): an individual who applies general use herbicides, with restrictions.
(source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food)
What to ask a pest control company
EPA's Citizen's Guide covers how to choose a pest control company. Questions worth asking before work starts: (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- The UDAF business license number, and the name of the licensed applicator who will treat your home.
- Which product will be used, and what its label says about children and pets.
- Whether you need to leave, and for how long.
Questions about a license can go to UDAF pesticide licensing at (801) 982-2300. (source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food)
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Sources
- Utah Department of Agriculture and Food: Pesticide Licenses and Permits (checked October 30, 2026)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety (checked October 30, 2026)
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