State Pest Guides: Termites, Invasive Species and Pest Control Licensing in All 50 States

The short answer

Ask a company for its license number and confirm it with your state pesticide regulatory office.^[3][2]
Check that the license covers the job, such as general household pests or termites.^[2][4]
Be wary of claims that a company or product is endorsed by a state or federal agency.^[3]

Can you give me an estimate in writing, and is there a guarantee?^[2][4]
Do you use integrated pest management, and will you discuss low-toxicity options?^[2][4]

Each guide cites its sources; metro guides are linked from their state.

National Pesticide Information Center (Oregon State University / U.S. EPA), “State Pesticide Regulatory Agencies.” npic.orst.edu/reg/state_agencies.html (accessed 2026-10-06). Directory data: npic.orst.edu/mlr/stateLead.json
National Pesticide Information Center, “Selecting a Pest Control Company.” www.npic.orst.edu/pest/selectpco.html (accessed 2026-10-06)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Tips for Selecting a Pest Control Service.” www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/tips-selecting-pest-control-service (accessed 2026-10-06)
University of Minnesota Extension, “Hiring a pest control professional.” extension.umn.edu/home-maintenance-and-safety/hiring-pest-control-professional (accessed 2026-10-06)