New Mexico pest control license lookup: how to check and get a license
New Mexico pest control license lookup: who issues exterminator licenses (NMDA), how to check one online, the license types, and 88 exterminating and pest control services by county.
Do exterminators need a license in New Mexico?
| Who licenses them | New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), Pesticide Compliance program |
|---|---|
| License types | Commercial Applicator / Pest Control Operator (categories 7A Structural Pest Control, 7B Vertebrate Animal Control, 7C Fumigation, 7D Wood Destroying Pest Control) |
| When a license is required | License required to apply any pesticide for hire or inspect structures for wood-destroying organisms |
Ask for a New Mexico pest control operator license in category 7A for household pests or 7D for termites. No public online license lookup was confirmed; contact NMDA's Pesticide Compliance program (https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/pesticides/nm-pesticide-licensing.html) to verify.
How do you look up an exterminator's license in New Mexico?
- Ask the exterminator for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the official NMDA license search run by NMDA.
- 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 NMDA.
What pest control licenses does New Mexico issue?
- Commercial Applicator / Pest Control Operator (categories 7A Structural Pest Control, 7B Vertebrate Animal Control, 7C Fumigation, 7D Wood Destroying Pest Control)
How do you get a pest control license in New Mexico?
Licenses are issued by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), Pesticide Compliance program. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official NMDA source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
Which New Mexico city is the job in?
How many exterminators are there in New Mexico?
The Census Bureau counted 88 exterminating and pest control services with employees in New Mexico in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Bernalillo County | 42 |
|---|---|
| Sandoval County | 14 |
| San Juan County | 10 |
| Doña Ana County | 9 |
| Santa Fe County | 4 |
| McKinley County | 3 |
| Eddy County | 3 |
| Chaves County | 3 |
What do New Mexico homes mean for pest control work?
The median home in New Mexico was built in 1984, 31% of households rent and 68% of homes are single-family houses. 62% of homes heat with utility gas and 23% with electricity.
How do you choose an exterminator in New Mexico?
- 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 Mexico licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.