Close-up of termite mud tubes on wood structure showing active infestation damage
Spec. 001 — Isoptera01 / 04
German cockroach egg case ootheca on surface showing reproductive evidence
Spec. 002 — Blattodea02 / 04
Rodent gnaw marks on electrical wiring insulation showing active rodent damage
Spec. 003 — Rodentia03 / 04
Bed bug blood spot evidence on white linen showing infestation signs
Spec. 004 — Cimicidae04 / 04

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State-Licensed Pest Control Training — Start to Certification

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The Industry Keeps Getting It Wrong.

Unlicensed operators, failed exams, misidentified species. The pest control industry has a training gap — and it's costing operators real money.

63%

of callbacks are misidentification errors

Operators treating for the wrong species waste an average of $340 per call. Wrong bait, wrong application zone, wrong result.

41%

of first-time state exam takers fail

Most prep materials are outdated PDFs that don't mirror the actual question format or state-specific chemical regulations.

$2,800

average cost of a single license lapse

Fines, re-testing fees, lost billable days, and the client contracts that quietly walk out the door while you're grounded.

18 wks

average time to first license — untrained

With structured field-tested modules and adaptive exam prep, our learners complete in an average of 9 weeks.

Exterminate solves each of these — section by section
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Licenses Earned Through Platform
48
States Supported
91%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
California DPRTexas TPCLFlorida DACSNew York DECGeorgia Dept. AgOhio ODAArizona OAPCIllinois IDOAMichigan MDARDPennsylvania PDANorth Carolina NCDAVirginia VDACSCalifornia DPRTexas TPCLFlorida DACSNew York DECGeorgia Dept. AgOhio ODAArizona OAPCIllinois IDOAMichigan MDARDPennsylvania PDANorth Carolina NCDAVirginia VDACS

Field-Tested. State-Approved. Built to Certify.

Every module filmed on real job sites. Every lesson mapped to state exam objectives. Study in your truck, pass in the testing center.

42 Modules140+ CEU Hours48 States
Macro photograph of termite colony showing worker and soldier castes for identification training
FoundationFree Preview
MOD-01

Pest Identification Fundamentals

2.5 hrs2.5 CEUApprentice
Pest control technician reading chemical label on pesticide container in safety gear
Safety & Compliance
MOD-02

Chemical Safety & Label Reading

3 hrs3 CEUApprentice
Rodent exclusion materials and bait station placement in commercial building crawlspace
Rodent ManagementPopular
MOD-03

Rodent Control: Exclusion & Baiting

4 hrs4 CEUTechnician
Termite damage inspection showing mud tubes and wood deterioration in structural timber
Wood-Destroying Organisms
MOD-04

Termite Inspection & Treatment

5 hrs5 CEUTechnician
Bed bug inspection using flashlight along mattress seam showing evidence of infestation
Urban Pests
MOD-05

Bed Bug Detection & Heat Treatment

3.5 hrs3.5 CEUTechnician
Study materials and practice test booklet for state pesticide licensing examination
Licensing PrepCEU Eligible
MOD-06

State Exam Prep: Core Pesticide Laws

6 hrs6 CEUAll Levels
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Misidentification Costs $340 Per Call.

Our HD video identification library covers 200+ species with clinical detail. You'll recognize the difference between evidence types before you open the truck door.

200+
Species Covered
4K
HD Video Quality
HD macro photograph of cockroach species comparison showing German versus American cockroach identification features
HD LabLAB-01

Cockroach Species Matrix

German, American, Oriental, Brown-banded. Side-by-side HD comparisons, egg case identification, and harborage pattern analysis. Know the species before you pull the product.

Preview Lab →Free with any plan

41% Fail Because Their Prep Doesn't Mirror the Real Test.

Our question bank is built from actual state exam blueprints. Every question tagged by category, difficulty, and state regulation. Adaptive routing serves you what you're weakest on.

Texas — TPCL Category 7aCore Pesticide Laws
Q-0441 / 4,200+ Questions

A technician applies a pesticide labeled for indoor use only to an exterior foundation wall. Under FIFRA, this constitutes:

4,200+
State-Specific Questions
Across 48 states
Adaptive
Question Routing
Serves your weak categories first
91%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
Platform average, 2024–2025
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2:34 — First-Attempt Pass Story
"I'd failed the Texas TPCL exam twice with a different prep course. The adaptive engine in Exterminate kept drilling me on pesticide laws until I couldn't miss them. Passed with an 89 on my first attempt after switching."
Marcus Webb
Licensed Technician — San Antonio, TX
Passed First Attempt

From First Login to Active License. 9 Weeks Average.

A structured path built for people who work while they study. Every step has a defined output. No guessing what comes next.

01

Complete Core Modules

Weeks 1–4

Foundation pest ID, chemical safety, and application methods. 18 hours of structured content, all CEU-eligible.

02

Pass Field Lab Assessments

Weeks 3–6

Species identification quizzes and evidence-interpretation exercises. Each lab assessment unlocks the next module tier.

03

Complete State Exam Prep

Weeks 5–8

Adaptive question bank mapped to your specific state's exam blueprint. Minimum 80% in practice before you're cleared to test.

04

Submit License Application

Week 8

Platform generates your CEU transcript and state application checklist. We walk you through the exact documents required.

05

Pass. License. Work.

Week 9 Average

Our learners average 9 weeks from first login to active license — half the industry average.

140+

Hours of continuing education credit available. All modules are approved by state regulatory bodies for license renewal.

License Renewal

License lapsing this quarter?

Operators needing CEU credits before renewal can complete required hours entirely on Exterminate. Platform generates your official transcript.

State Coverage
48 States

Including CA, TX, FL, NY, GA, OH, AZ, IL, MI, PA

Straightforward Pricing. No Hidden Fees.

Cancel any month. CEU transcripts are yours to keep regardless. Start with a free module preview — no credit card required.

Apprentice
$49/month

For new technicians working toward their first license.

  • Access to Foundation module tier (18 hrs)
  • Field ID Labs — Cockroach & Rodent
  • State exam prep — 500 questions
  • CEU transcript (up to 20 hrs)
  • Mobile access for truck studying
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$299/month

For pest control companies training multiple technicians.

  • Up to 10 technician seats
  • All Technician plan features
  • Team progress dashboard
  • Bulk CEU transcript export
  • Custom onboarding walkthrough
  • Dedicated account manager
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