Louisiana pest control license lookup: how to check and get a license
Louisiana pest control license lookup: who issues exterminator licenses (LDAF), how to check one online, the license types, and 278 exterminating and pest control services by county.
Do exterminators need a license in Louisiana?
| Who licenses them | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), Structural Pest Control Commission |
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LDAF's Structural Pest Control Commission licenses structural pest control; LDAF publishes a list of licensed companies (PDF) and an LDAF Business App for current listings. Specific license category names were not confirmed in this pass.
How do you look up an exterminator's license in Louisiana?
- Ask the exterminator for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the official LDAF license search run by LDAF.
- 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 LDAF.
How do you get a pest control license in Louisiana?
Licenses are issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), Structural Pest Control Commission. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official LDAF source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many exterminators are there in Louisiana?
The Census Bureau counted 278 exterminating and pest control services with employees in Louisiana in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Jefferson Parish | 34 |
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| East Baton Rouge Parish | 30 |
| Lafayette Parish | 25 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 23 |
| Ouachita Parish | 16 |
| Rapides Parish | 15 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 15 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 13 |
What do Louisiana homes mean for pest control work?
The median home in Louisiana was built in 1982, 33% of households rent and 68% of homes are single-family houses. 32% of homes heat with utility gas and 65% with electricity.
How do you choose an exterminator in Louisiana?
- 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: Louisiana licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.