Environmental-Health and Business Excellence Awards

Cascade has a unique record showing leadership, innovation, safety and environmental consciousness--a pioneer in the Green Pest Control movement. In addition to the awards listed below Cascade's owners have variously served with:

  • Better Business Bureau (Board of Directors, Executive Board of Directors) (also Cascade earned the BBB regional "Ethics in Business" award and the national BBB "Torch Award.")
  • EnviroStar Program (formation committee)
  • Washington State Integrated Pest Management in Schools Workgroup (for safer pest control around children)
  • Washington State Pest Control Association (president, director, first Ethics Committee chair and first Environmental-Health Awareness Committee chair)
The following awards show our commitment to:
  • Effective Pest Control
  • Our Clients’ Health & Safety
  • Sound Business Practices
  • Green Pest Control
  • The Environment

EnviroStar Award 2010 EnviroStar Business Award,
5-Star Award

King County Government, as part of the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County
This prestigious award is given to businesses which have demonstrated great leadership in preventing pollution and reducing hazardous waste. Cascade Pest is the only pest control company in King County to receive this recognition.
Read more about the rating system.

PCOEAG - Pest Control Operators Envrionmental Achievement GroupPCOEAG

PCOEAG - Pest Control Operators Environmental Achievement Group
The Pest Control Operators Environmental Achievement Group is dedicated to encourage pest control companies to strive for environmental excellence and to exemplify those who have done so as examples to the industry and the public at large. Cascade has been recognized for it's environmental achievement by PCOEAG and, in accordance with it's accomplishments, has been designated an Executive Member.

National Pest Management AssociationNational Pest Management Association

Member of the National Pest Management Association

Evergreen Award for Pollution PreventionEvergreen Award for Pollution Prevention

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"The Environmental Protection Agency's 1998 Evergreen Award for Pollution Prevention honors the extensive environmental efforts of Cascade Pest Control of Bellevue, Washington. Cascade's commitment to safeguarding the land, water and air resources of the Puget Sound area makes the company a deserving recipient of this recognition."
Read more.

For more information, read their press release, Evergreen Award presented to Cascade Pest Control, or article (pdf)

Governor's AwardGovernor's Environmental Award for Pollution Prevention & Sustainable Practices, 1993 & 1995

Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pollution Prevention
"This competitive award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and achievement in improving the quality of our environment through pollution prevention. Reducing pollutants at the source represents the most economical and environmentally sound way to address the problems of toxic emissions and wastes." See Press Release.
-Govenor Mike Lowry

Environmental Excellence Award, 1996Environmental Excellence Award, 1996

Association of Washington Business
"In an industry where the "pay for spray" mentality prevails, Cascade has truly been a leader when it comes to educating customers and the public about providing the least toxic pest control. Their goal is to educate employees, customers, and the public about alternatives and options that have the least impact on the environment and human health. A major contribution was their development of the Household Hazardous Materials pamphlet which was produced with a grant by the Department of Ecology."

Environmental Excellence AwardEnvironmental Excellence Award, 1994


Washington State Ecological Commission
For excellence in voluntary efforts to maintain and enhance environmental quality in the State of Washington

Green Globe AwardGreen Globe Award

King County Dept. of Natural Resources
Recognizing outstanding achievement in environmental stewardship.

The biennial award was first given on Earth Day 1997. All recipients excel in leadership and activities that foster environmental stewardship by protecting the environment, managing natural resources and benefiting the community.

Master Builders AssociationMaster Builders Association

of King and Snohomish Counties
Member of the Master Builder's Association of King & Snohomish County

Angie's List Super Service Award 2011Angie's List Super Service Award

Cascade Pest Control has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.This prestigious award recognizes Cascade Pest Control's dedication to quality and is highly esteemed by members of Angie's List. Cascade also received the award in 2010, 2008 and 2007.

Verify Cascade Pest ControlSilver Member of EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)

Cascade Pest Control is a recognized member of the EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). Cascade's partnership with the EPA is designed to improve human health and reduce environmental risks. Our PESP membership was awarded based on Cascade's historical commitment to environmental stewardship in pest control, and the steps we've taken toward reducing pesticide risks. Read more

Verify Cascade Pest ControlBetter Business Bureau A+ Rating

Cascade Pest Control has been a BBB Accredited business since June 1981. This means it supports BBB's services to the public and meets their BBB Accreditation standards.

Based on BBB files, Cascade Pest Control has a BBB Rating of A+ on a scale from A+ to F.

Clean Water AwardBusiness Partners For Clean Water

Touted as a "local hero," Cascade Pest Control was awarded this status for environmental stewardship, remaining current with environmental-health knowledge and practices, and particularly for insuring the health of streams and lakes.

Small Business HeroSmall Business Hero Award

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Assocation)
For outstanding small business achievement and assistance to the community

Greenworks MemberDistinguished Business in the Green


King County
King County awarded companies with outstanding environmental efforts.

Best in BusinessBest Business Distinction

Journal American
"Doing the right thing to protect the environment has rallied a number of businesses behind a program to reduce water pollution on the Eastside..." Read more...

WIN Polution Prevention AwardW.I.N. Pollution Prevention Award

For innovation, vision and leadership in pollution prevention.

WSPCA AwardWSPCA

Washington's Professional Association dedicated to improving the industry's standards and ethics
Cascade's ownership has a history of leadership within the association, serving as president, on the board of directors, the first Ethics Committee chairperson, and the first Environmental-Health Awareness Committee chairperson.

Service Technician of the Year Award1998 National Technician of the Year Award

Service Technician and Zeneca Professional Products
Honors the professionalism and service excellence technicians contribute to the structural pest control industry on a daily basis.

Al Brown, now our service manager, was a finalist of the 1998 National PCT Pest Control Technician of the Year Awards.

Real Estate Investors Association of WashingtonReal Estate Investor's Association of Washington

Cascade Pest protects the investments of the members of the Real Estate Investor's Association of Washington.
Cascade provides pest control for carpenter ants, mouse/mice problems, beetles, moths, flies, termites, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. We also remediate attic and crawlspace problems such as decontamination and insulation removal & repair after rodents have soiled and damaged those areas.
Cascade pest control is present in Greater Seattle, the Eastside, King and Snohomish counties.