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M. BURR KEIM AGENCY · License & Permit Surety Bonds · Reviewed November 2026

Pest Control Bond

A pest control bond is a surety bond required by some states before a pest control operator or structural pest control business can be licensed. It protects consumers and the state against certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow pest control laws.

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At a glance

Product
Pest Control Bond
Category
License & Permit Surety Bonds
Required amount
The state pesticide or structural pest control regulator sets the amount, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the license type or number of technicians. Confirm the amount and obligee with the state regulator.
Online issue
Instant issue with acceptable credit up to $50,000. Higher amounts or specialized state bond forms may require underwriting review. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm the required form.
Term
Pest control bonds are usually written for a one-year term and renewed with the license. Some states require a bond that runs for the full license period or a continuous term. Follow the state regulator’s instructions.

Who needs a pest Control Bond?

  • Pest control operators and exterminators applying for a state license that requires a surety bond.
  • Structural pest control businesses adding a new state license or renewing an existing license.
  • Owners or compliance officers confirming the bond amount and obligee required by a state pesticide regulator.

Why is a pest Control Bond required?

States regulate pest control to protect public health, property, and the environment. The bond gives consumers and the state a recovery source when a licensed pest control business violates the licensing law or fails to meet certain obligations.

The bond is required as a condition of licensure and does not replace general liability insurance, pesticide pollution coverage, or the business’s own applicator training and compliance program.

How much bond do I need?

The state pesticide or structural pest control regulator sets the amount, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the license type or number of technicians. Confirm the amount and obligee with the state regulator.

Instant issue with acceptable credit up to $50,000. Higher amounts or specialized state bond forms may require underwriting review. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm the required form.

Bond amount is not the premium. The required amount is the maximum the surety could pay under the bond. The premium you pay is a separate charge based on the bond amount, the risk, the term, and your credit. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

How much does a pest Control Bond cost?

Premium depends on the bond amount, the state, the license term, and the applicant’s credit. Pest control bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the bond amount. Apply online for the current premium.

How to apply online

  1. Confirm the bond amount and obligee. Use the amount and legal name of the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires the bond. The obligee name must match the requiring party’s records.
  2. Gather the application information. Have the legal business or entity name, address, license or case number, ownership information, and the required bond amount ready.
  3. Start the CNA Surety application. Use the online application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency.
  4. Pay the premium and bind coverage. If the bond is eligible for instant issue, the application will show the premium and let you complete the purchase online. Otherwise, the surety will review the application and contact you if additional information is needed.
  5. File the bond. Provide the issued bond to the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires it, and keep a copy for your records.
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Pest Control Bond term and renewal

Pest control bonds are usually written for a one-year term and renewed with the license. Some states require a bond that runs for the full license period or a continuous term. Follow the state regulator’s instructions.

Good to know

  • Some states require a bond for the business entity and a separate bond or license for individual applicators. Confirm which license type requires the bond.
  • If you operate in multiple states, you may need a separate bond for each state. The online application can be used for each requirement.

Pest Control Bond questions

A pest control bond is a surety bond required by some states before a pest control operator or structural pest control business can be licensed. It protects consumers and the state against certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow pest control laws.

Pest control operators and exterminators applying for a state license that requires a surety bond. Structural pest control businesses adding a new state license or renewing an existing license. Owners or compliance officers confirming the bond amount and obligee required by a state pesticide regulator.

Premium depends on the bond amount, the state, the license term, and the applicant’s credit. Pest control bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the bond amount. Apply online for the current premium.

The state pesticide or structural pest control regulator sets the amount, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the license type or number of technicians. Confirm the amount and obligee with the state regulator. Instant issue with acceptable credit up to $50,000. Higher amounts or specialized state bond forms may require underwriting review. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm the required form.

Apply online through CNA Surety using the application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency. Complete the application, pay the premium online if the bond is eligible for instant issue, and then file the bond with the agency, court, or client that requires it.

No. The bond is a surety guarantee required by the state licensing agency. General liability and pesticide pollution insurance cover claims arising from the business’s operations. A pest control company may need both.

It depends on the state. Some states require a bond at the business level, some require a bond for individual applicators, and some require both. Check the state pesticide regulator’s licensing requirements for the specific license type.

Online application and important note

Bond requirements, forms, amounts, and fees are set by the requiring agency, court, or carrier and can change. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the agency, court, client, or your attorney before applying. M. BURR KEIM AGENCY is an insurance and surety bond agency; the bond or policy is issued by the carrier named on the document.