Trainee pest control workers awaiting their exam may apply pesticides outdoors for 60 days
Unlicensed employees of registered pest control companies who have applied for the Branch 2 and 3 exam may apply those pesticides outdoors for up to 60 days under a licensee's supervision, after at least 80 hours of supervised in-person training.
Who it affects
Pest control companies and their unlicensed trainee employees
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on January 1, 2028.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply: exam applicants may apply pesticides outdoors under supervision
Official text
California AB 2477: Structural pest control.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.