Pest Controller's Licence - SA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate a pest control business.

Each employee engaged in the application of pesticides will need to hold a Pest Management Technician's licence.

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

To be eligible, you must:

hold a full pest management technician's licence or employ someone who does
have adequate knowledge of all relevant regulations and of the practices that should be followed in the conduct of a pest control business
have the appropriate equipment to carry out the work.

1 or 3 years

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$394.00	1 year licence. Fees for 2025-26
Apply	Application	All	$1182.00	3 year licence. Fees for 2025-26

Task	Business Structure	Resources	Important
Apply	All	Controlled Substances Licensing - Pest Control Licence Application (Opens in new window)	Important
Apply	All	Controlled Substances Licensing Payment (Opens in new window)

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	A Code of Practice For Pest Management in the Food Industry in Australia & New Zealand - PDF (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Guide for Pest Controllers and Pest Management Technicians (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Guide to Pest Control Licensing in South Australia - Controlled Substances Licensing (Opens in new window)

SA Health

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Controlled Substances Licensing

SA Health
South Australia
Mailing address:	PO BOX 6 Rundle Mall, South Australia 5000
Phone:	08 8226 7100
Email:	healthcontrolledsubstances@sa.gov.au