Montana pest control license lookup: how to check and get a license
Montana pest control license lookup: who issues exterminator licenses (Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program), how to check one online, the license types, and 30 exterminating and pest control services by county.
Do exterminators need a license in Montana?
| Who licenses them | Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program |
|---|---|
| License types | Commercial Applicator, Operator |
| When a license is required | License required to apply pesticides by contract or for hire |
Anyone applying pesticides for hire must be a licensed commercial applicator, or an operator working for one within 100 miles of the applicator's location. Check the applicator on the state search.
How do you look up an exterminator's license in Montana?
- Ask the exterminator for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Montana pest control license lookup run by Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the exterminator about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program.
What pest control licenses does Montana issue?
- Commercial Applicator
- Operator
How do you get a pest control license in Montana?
Licenses are issued by the Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many exterminators are there in Montana?
The Census Bureau counted 30 exterminating and pest control services with employees in Montana in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Yellowstone County | 7 |
|---|---|
| Gallatin County | 5 |
| Missoula County | 4 |
| Flathead County | 4 |
| Cascade County | 4 |
| Ravalli County | 3 |
| Lake County | 3 |
What do Montana homes mean for pest control work?
The median home in Montana was built in 1980, 31% of households rent and 74% of homes are single-family houses. 51% of homes heat with utility gas and 27% with electricity, and 1% with fuel oil.
How do you choose an exterminator in Montana?
- Ask for the business registration and the applicator's state certification number, and check them with the state agency.
- Ask what product they'll use and where, and what you need to do before and after (pets, kids, food, laundry for bed bugs).
- Prefer companies that inspect and seal entry points (integrated pest management) over ones that only spray.
- For bed bugs, ask how many visits are included and whether a follow-up inspection is part of the price.
- Get the guarantee in writing: what happens if the pests come back within 30 or 90 days.
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Sources: Montana licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.