New Jersey pest control license lookup: how to check and get a license
New Jersey pest control license lookup: who issues exterminator licenses (NJDEP), how to check one online, the license types, and 426 exterminating and pest control services by county.
Do exterminators need a license in New Jersey?
| Who licenses them | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Pesticide Control |
|---|---|
| License types | Pesticide Applicator Business License, Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator |
| When a license is required | Any business applying pesticides for hire needs the business license |
Each business location needs a responsible certified commercial applicator, liability insurance of at least $300,000 ($500,000 for fumigation), and its license number shown on service vehicles. NJDEP posts a searchable list of licensed businesses.
How do you look up an exterminator's license in New Jersey?
- Ask the exterminator for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the New Jersey pest control license lookup run by NJDEP.
- 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 NJDEP.
What pest control licenses does New Jersey issue?
- Pesticide Applicator Business License
- Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator
How do you get a pest control license in New Jersey?
Licenses are issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Pesticide Control. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official NJDEP source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many exterminators are there in New Jersey?
The Census Bureau counted 426 exterminating and pest control services with employees in New Jersey in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Bergen County | 46 |
|---|---|
| Ocean County | 45 |
| Monmouth County | 39 |
| Middlesex County | 35 |
| Union County | 31 |
| Essex County | 29 |
| Morris County | 28 |
| Camden County | 26 |
What do New Jersey homes mean for pest control work?
The median home in New Jersey was built in 1969, 36% of households rent and 63% of homes are single-family houses. 73% of homes heat with utility gas and 16% with electricity, and 7% with fuel oil.
How do you choose an exterminator in New Jersey?
- 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: New Jersey licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.