Executive Member Profile
| Executive Member: | Cascade Pest Control / Residential Solutions |  |
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| Location(s): | King and Snohomish Counties & Greater Seattle, Washington State | |||
| Phone: | 888-989-8979 | |||
| Email: | nopests@cascadepest.com | |||
| Website: | www.cascadepest.com | |||
| Company Links: | Services | About Us | Contact Us | |
Cascade's History with Environmental Health
Modern science gave us more effective pest control, in agriculture as well as for our structures and living environments. This helped solve serious problems of food shortages (crop production) and diseases (born by various insects and rodents.) However, we realized in the second half of the 20th century that pesticides had to be managed very carefully in order not to cause new problems with our health or the greater environment.
It was in this context that a local Northwest native, Cascade Pest Control, became the first company in the nation to work with both government agencies and private watchdogs dedicated to environmental-health. The process was extremely successful, landing Cascade Pest Control a host of environmental-health and business ethics awards. Cascade got to be a leader in the early movement of Green Pest Control working hand-in-hand with environmental and health-oriented task-forces and agencies.
We set a particular example for the structural pest control industry. Today there is a slow, but steadily growing number of pest control companies that have relinquished their defended positions and some have likewise won their own environmental awards.
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
- Sound Business Practices
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 award.
Evergreen 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 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, 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 Award, 1994
Washington State Ecological Commission
For excellence in voluntary efforts to maintain and enhance environmental quality in the State of Washington
Green 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.
Better 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.
1998 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.
Business 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 Hero Award
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Assocation)
For outstanding small business achievement and assistance to the community
Distinguished Business in the Green
King County
King County awarded companies with outstanding environmental efforts.
Best 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
W.I.N. Pollution Prevention Award
For innovation, vision and leadership in pollution prevention.
WSPCA
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.
PCOEAG
PCOEAG - Pest Control Operators Envrionmental Achievement Group