ADAI Pest Control Licensing in Alabama
All structural pest control work performed in Alabama —
residential pest service, termite treatment, fumigation, wood-destroying
organism inspection — must be performed by an applicator certified by
the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)
under the Alabama Pesticide Act / Pest Control Industry Act. This page
explains the categories the licensed exterminators we dispatch hold.
Call the number below to reach an ADAI-licensed operator covering Mobile
County or Baldwin County.
Governing framework
ADAI’s Pesticide Management Section, headquartered at 1445 Federal
Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107, administers structural pest control
licensing under Chapter 28, Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975
and Chapter 80-1-13 of the Alabama Administrative Code.
Licensing has two tiers: individual applicator certification and business
Structural Professional Services Permit.
Structural pest control categories that matter for Mobile Alabama Exterminators
| Code | Category | What it authorizes |
|---|---|---|
| HPC | Household Pest Control — Certified Operator | Required to open or supervise services from a main office. |
| HPB | Household Pest Control — Branch Supervisor | Supervises branch offices. |
| WDC | Wood Destroying Organisms — Certified Operator | Required to issue an Alabama Wood Infestation Report / NPMA-33 / “termite letter” and to write termite treatment and bond contracts. |
| WDS | Wood Destroying Organisms — Supervisor | Branch-level equivalent of WDC. |
| FC | Fumigation Pest Control — Certified Operator | Required for whole-structure fumigation (sulfuryl fluoride / “tenting”). The FC certified-operator exam is not offered online — ADAI Montgomery direct only. |
| FB | Fumigation Pest Control — Branch Supervisor | Branch-level fumigation. |
| IIHC | Industrial, Institutional & Health-Related | Custodial healthcare / institutional applications. |
| OTPC / OTPS | Ornamental & Turf Pest Control | Landscape-pest spillover. |
Other categories occasionally referenced
Public Health (PH) for vector-control programs, Aquatic Pest Control
(AQ), Right-of-Way (ROW), Forest Pest Control (FOR), Agricultural Plant
(AP), Agricultural Animal (AA), Agricultural Commodity Fumigation (ACF),
Demonstration & Research (D&R), Metam Sewer (MS), Wood Treatment (WT),
and Regulatory (REG).
Testing & reciprocity
- Computer-based testing at 8 locations including Mobile (also
Athens, Auburn, Birmingham, Hanceville, Headland, Millbrook, and
Pelham). $125 per exam for commercial categories. - General Standards / CORE exam required for most categories.
- Reciprocity with Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. - Recertification: 30 CEU points every 3 years (up to 10 via approved
Distance Learning).
Annual business license fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Structural Professional Services — Main Office | $175 |
| Branch Office | $75 |
| Sub-Office | $50 |
| Per certified category | $100 |
Insurance & recordkeeping
General liability insurance required. Pesticide application records
must be maintained. All applications must comply with federal FIFRA and
product label/labeling.
Related
- WDO inspection / NPMA-33 / termite letter
- Termite control overview
- About Mobile Alabama Exterminators
- Pests common in Mobile & Baldwin
- Service areas
- Contact
Frequently asked questions
Are the technicians ADAI-licensed?
Yes. Every operator the call routes to is certified by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) under HPC (Household Pest Control), WDC (Wood Destroying Organisms โ required for termite letters / NPMA-33), or FC (Fumigation Pest Control). ADAI licensing is administered under Chapter 28, Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975 and Chapter 80-1-13 of the Alabama Administrative Code.
What’s the typical response time?
Routine dispatch: under 60 seconds on the call. On-site arrival: 2โ4 hours during business hours (7amโ9pm CT, 7 days) for most Mobile County and Baldwin County service areas. Emergency calls are routed to operators on 24/7 on-call rotation.
Do you cover my area in Mobile or Baldwin County?
The network covers all of Mobile County and Baldwin County, including Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Bay Minette, Saraland, Tillman’s Corner, Theodore, and surrounding zip codes. See the full service area list.
What does pest control cost?
Pricing is set by the dispatched licensed operator, not by Mobile Alabama Exterminators. Published industry ranges: general pest service $90โ$280/month, termite treatment $1,200โ$2,500+, WDO inspection $100โ$199, bed bug heat $1,500โ$4,500+. See termite cost and bed bug cost guides.
Why choose Mobile Alabama Exterminators?
Broader coverage, faster response (the closest operator is dispatched), no pressure to upsell into a single brand’s bond or plan. Our technicians hold the appropriate ADAI license category for the work performed (HPC, WDC, or FC).
Related Mobile + Baldwin County coverage
Daphne
Fairhope
Spanish Fort
Foley
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Saraland
Termite Control
Bed Bug Treatment
WDO Inspection
Emergency Pest Control
Smaller Mobile + Baldwin County communities also covered
Bayou La Batre
Chickasaw
Satsuma
Prichard
Semmes
Mount Vernon
Citronelle
Wilmer
Grand Bay
Dauphin Island
Loxley
Magnolia Springs
Point Clear
Robertsdale
Silverhill
Summerdale
Elberta
Lillian
Stapleton
Perdido
Spring Hill
Midtown Mobile
West Mobile
Old Dauphin Way
Alabama is one of the strictest states in the country on structural pest control regulation. The ADAI Structural Pest Control Section regulates four primary applicator categories โ WDC (Wood Destroying Organisms Certified Operator), WDS (WDO Supervisor), FC (Fumigation Pest Control Certified Operator), and GPC (General Pest Control) โ each with separate testing, continuing education, and annual renewal. (Source: ADAI Structural Pest Control rules, Title 80 Alabama Administrative Code.)