Pesticide Control Operator License (PCO)

Overview

The Pesticide Control Operator License (PCO) is required for individuals intending to own, operate, or manage a business that provides pest control services for a fee. This license permits the holder to conduct pest control activities on properties owned by others.

Key details

Governing Act

Pesticides Act 1974; Pesticides (Pest Control Operators) Regulations 2004

Agency fees

RM 400 processing + RM 300 annual penalty for late payment

Validity

2 years

Issuing authority

Jabatan Pertanian Malaysia

Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.

Eligible applicants

All entities including businesses, companies, limited liability partnerships, professional bodies, cooperatives, and others

Application requirements

Agency fee breakdown

These are amounts payable to Jabatan Pertanian Malaysia. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.