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). is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market 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	is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market
Branch Office	is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market
Sub-Office	is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market
Per certified category	is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market

Insurance & recordkeeping

General liability insurance required. Pesticide application records
must be maintained. All applications must comply with federal FIFRA and
product label/labeling.

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 — 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: 2–4 hours during business hours (7am–9pm CT, 7 days) for most Mobile County and Baldwin County service areas. Emergency calls are routed to operators on a 24/7 on-call rotation, though availability is not guaranteed and depends on provider schedules.

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 is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market, termite treatment is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market+, WDO inspection is set by the independent licensed operator and varies by property, service, and market. See the termite cost guide.

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. the licensed Alabama operators we route to hold the appropriate ADAI license category for the work performed (HPC, WDC, or FC).

Related Mobile + Baldwin County coverage

Mobile, AL
Daphne
Fairhope
Spanish Fort
Foley
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Saraland
Termite Control
WDO Inspection
Emergency Pest Control

Smaller Mobile + Baldwin County communities also covered

Disclosure. MobileAlabamaExterminators.com is Mobile Alabama Exterminators connecting Mobile County and Baldwin County, Alabama residents with structural pest control operators licensed by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). This site does not perform pest control services, does not hold an ADAI license, and does not apply pesticides. Calls are routed to ADAI-licensed third-party operators. Pricing, scheduling, warranties, and service terms are determined solely by the dispatched licensed operator.

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 — WDC (Wood Destroying Organisms Certified Operator), WDS (WDO Supervisor), FC (Fumigation Pest Control Certified Operator), and GPC (General Pest Control) — each with separate testing, continuing education, and annual renewal. (Source: ADAI Structural Pest Control rules, Title 80 Alabama Administrative Code.)

Mobile Alabama Exterminators is a free dispatch service that connects Mobile and Baldwin County homeowners with independent, ADAI-licensed pest control operators. We are not the treatment provider and do not perform inspections or treatments ourselves, and we do not guarantee specific results, pricing, or appointment availability. Requests are routed to participating local operators during their normal business hours; 24/7 availability is not guaranteed.