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title: "Is Senske Lawn, Tree & Pest Control legit?"
description: "As of October 14, 2026, Senske Lawn, Tree & Pest Control holds current company pesticide licenses in Washington and Oregon. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an F grade and 56 complaints in the last three years. No resolved government actions count against it in our scoring. Its Handshake Score is 6.9 out of 10, #14 in Pacific Northwest pest control."
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updated: "2026-10-14"
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# Is Senske Lawn, Tree & Pest Control legit?

By [Uri Mittelman](https://handshakereviews.com/authors/uri-mittelman.md), Editor · Research and verification: Handshake Research Desk · Updated October 14, 2026

**Answer:** As of October 14, 2026, Senske Lawn, Tree & Pest Control holds current company pesticide licenses in Washington and Oregon. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an F grade and 56 complaints in the last three years. No resolved government actions count against it in our scoring. Its Handshake Score is 6.9 out of 10, #14 in Pacific Northwest pest control.

## Licenses

Company pesticide licenses in each Pacific Northwest state where it has a location, with the status the issuing agency showed on the date retrieved.

- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing: Commercial Applicator (sources [48](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=354&ts=1791784800)) _Status: Renewed · Number 354 · Expires 12/31/2026_
- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing: Commercial Applicator (sources [49](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=48281&ts=1791784800)) _Status: Renewed · Number 48281 · Expires 12/31/2026_
- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing: Commercial Applicator (sources [50](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=78734&ts=1791784800)) _Status: Renewed · Number 78734 · Expires 12/31/2026_
- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing: Commercial Applicator (sources [51](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=58578&ts=1791784800)) _Status: Renewed · Number 58578 · Expires 12/31/2026_
- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing: Commercial Applicator (sources [52](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=84889&ts=1791784800)) _Status: Renewed · Number 84889 · Expires 12/31/2026_
- **Washington** WSDA Pesticide Licensing (company search ‘Senske’): Company records (sources [53](https://agr.wa.gov/pestfert/licensinged/search)) _Status: Listed in WSDA company search (WSDA says results only include licensees renewed within the last two years)_
- **Oregon** Oregon Dept. of Agriculture pesticide licensing: Commercial Pesticide Operator (sources [54](https://mylicense.oda.state.or.us/ords/f?p=250:9:::NO:9:P9_PROGRAM:80)) _Status: Active · Number AG-L0126761CPO · Expires 31-DEC-26_
- **Idaho** Idaho licenses individual pesticide applicators, not companies, so there is no company license to look up.
- **Cost it points** Advertised license number doesn’t check out: Barnes Quality Pest Control (Bend, Oregon) advertises ODA CPO #1003366; ODA returns no license by that number or by name (sources [54](https://mylicense.oda.state.or.us/ords/f?p=250:9:::NO:9:P9_PROGRAM:80)) _Counted in the score: −1_
- **Cost it points** Serious contractor/safety violation: Washington L&I inspection 317977915, Clarkston: 2 ‘Serious’ violations (corrected) (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _Counted in the score: −1_
- **Cost it points** Serious contractor/safety violation: Washington L&I inspection 317977491, Yakima work site: ‘Serious’ fall-protection and ladder violations (corrected) (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _Counted in the score: −1_

## Better Business Bureau record

- Its company-wide BBB profile shows an F grade and 56 complaints in the last three years. Not BBB accredited. 22 complaints filed in the last 12 months. (sources [43](https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/coppell/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-family-of-companies-0875-91354560), [44](https://www.bbb.org/us/wa/kennewick/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-lawn-care-services-kennewick-1296-1000101301/addressId/896558), [45](https://www.bbb.org/search?find_country=USA&find_text=Senske%20Services&find_loc=Kennewick%2C%20WA), [46](https://www.bbb.org/us/or/bend/profile/lawn-and-garden/barnes-quality-pest-control-1296-1000192167/addressId/822697)) [Full BBB record](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/senske.md)

## What customers say

Ratings and counts as each site showed them on the date retrieved.

- **Google** 12,375 reviews across 10 Pacific Northwest listings, averaging 4.7 out of 5 (weighted by review count). (sources [14](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Boise/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x54ae53f7b0200e77:0x9171cf354093dc57!8m2!3d43.6060544!4d-116.3028417!16s%2Fg%2F1tgh2q0d!19sChIJdw4gsPdTrlQRV9yTQDXPcZE), [18](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Kennewick/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x549879944e3f92f1:0xf78b4e764d0bf9c5!8m2!3d46.2135343!4d-119.2083029!16s%2Fg%2F1tj1rszf!19sChIJ8ZI_TpR5mFQRxfkLTXZOi_c), [19](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Spokane+Valley/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x549e21d87cdcbb31:0xa568844ebfe9a4e4!8m2!3d47.6672918!4d-117.3088457!16s%2Fg%2F1txfnw8_!19sChIJMbvcfNghnlQR5KTpv06EaKU), [20](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Idaho+Falls/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x53545db2fabdf615:0x3a7f5754cf5631d6!8m2!3d43.5367817!4d-112.0043619!16s%2Fg%2F1tfjvysg!19sChIJFfa9-rJdVFMR1jFWz1RXfzo), [21](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Mukilteo/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x5490106a88b8de85:0xebe06569fbc15bb2!8m2!3d47.8886287!4d-122.2913189!16s%2Fg%2F1tfbn08h!19sChIJhd64iGoQkFQRslvB-2ll4Os), [22](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Coeur+d%27Alene/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x5361c0645302b979:0xec87ead9100e85ee!8m2!3d47.7650669!4d-116.7899944!16s%2Fg%2F1tg869zf!19sChIJebkCU2TAYVMR7oUOENnqh-w))
- **Angi** 3.8 out of 5 from 47 reviews (Kennewick, Washington). (sources [29](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/kennewick/senske-services--kennewick-reviews-5158697.htm)) _Retrieved October 13, 2026_
- **BBB** 1.06 out of 5 from 18 reviews (Company-wide). (sources [27](https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/coppell/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-family-of-companies-0875-91354560/customer-reviews)) _Retrieved October 11, 2026_
- **Angi** 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews (Mukilteo, Washington). (sources [30](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/mukilteo/senske-services-of-seattle-reviews-1.htm)) _Retrieved October 13, 2026_
- **Angi** 3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (Boise, Idaho). (sources [31](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/id/boise/senske-services-of-boise-reviews-1.htm)) _Retrieved October 13, 2026_
- **Angi** 4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (Spokane Valley, Washington). (sources [32](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/spokane-valley/senske-services-of-spokane-reviews-1.htm)) _Retrieved October 13, 2026_

Review excerpts and the themes customers raise are on the company’s review page.

## Legal and regulatory record

Only resolved government actions count toward the score. Pending lawsuits, private suits and allegations are listed as such; they are allegations, not findings.

- Washington L&I workplace safety inspection 317977915 at 1495 Sycamore Street, Clarkston (the address of Senske’s Clarkston branch): two ‘Serious’ violations at $2,000.00 each (emergency washing facilities; eye and face protection) plus six ‘General’ $0.00 items (exposure evaluations; written program; training; medical evaluations; fit testing; sealing problems with tight-fitting respirators). All listed as Corrected. The same L&I record lists three Senske inspections with no violations: Kennewick 09/07/2022 and 08/27/2024, Mukilteo 04/05/2024. (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _March 27, 2024 · Washington · Enforcement · Not scored_
- Washington L&I workplace safety inspection 317977491 at 2309 57th Ave, Yakima (not the Yakima branch address in pnwLocations[4]; L&I lists inspections of ‘jobsites this business was responsible for’): ‘Serious’ violations for fall protection at four feet or more ($6,000.00), getting on and off ladders at upper levels ($3,000.00) and self-supporting ladders ($0.00), plus a ‘General’ first-aid training item ($0.00). All listed as Corrected. (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _January 11, 2024 · Washington · Enforcement · Not scored_
- Washington L&I workplace safety inspection 317976775 at 1924 South Post Street, Spokane (not a Senske branch address in pnwLocations): two ‘Serious’ fall-protection violations, $6,000.00 (fall protection at four feet or more) and $3,000.00 (fall protection work plan at ten feet or more). Both listed as Corrected. The record does not state what work was being performed. (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _December 6, 2023 · Washington · Enforcement · Not scored_
- Washington L&I workplace safety inspection 317960797 at 1101 S 28th Ave, Yakima: two ‘Serious’ violations, $3,000.00 (employees must use necessary PPE) and $1,500.00 (workplace free from recognized hazards). Both listed as Corrected. More than 5 years before the October 11, 2026 scoring date. (sources [62](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=)) _November 5, 2020 · Washington · Enforcement · Not scored_

Two other records (complaint summaries and permits) are on its review page.

## Does it sell door to door?

- Partial: door-to-door selling is documented, but only for part of how the company sells or only in the past. [Sales evidence](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/senske.md)

## How it ranks

- **#14 in Pacific Northwest pest control** Handshake Score 6.9 out of 10, Medium confidence. Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (6.5/10). Complaint record: N/A. [How we scored it](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/senske.md) · [Full rankings](https://handshakereviews.com/rankings/pest-control-pacific-northwest.md)

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## Sources

Numbered as in the full source list of the [Senske Lawn, Tree & Pest Control review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/senske.md). Dates are when our researchers retrieved each page.

14. [google.com](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Boise/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x54ae53f7b0200e77:0x9171cf354093dc57!8m2!3d43.6060544!4d-116.3028417!16s%2Fg%2F1tgh2q0d!19sChIJdw4gsPdTrlQRV9yTQDXPcZE) — Contracts and sales · retrieved October 11, 2026
18. [Google — Kennewick, Washington](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Kennewick/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x549879944e3f92f1:0xf78b4e764d0bf9c5!8m2!3d46.2135343!4d-119.2083029!16s%2Fg%2F1tj1rszf!19sChIJ8ZI_TpR5mFQRxfkLTXZOi_c) — google.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
19. [Google — Spokane Valley, Washington](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Spokane+Valley/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x549e21d87cdcbb31:0xa568844ebfe9a4e4!8m2!3d47.6672918!4d-117.3088457!16s%2Fg%2F1txfnw8_!19sChIJMbvcfNghnlQR5KTpv06EaKU) — google.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
20. [Google — Idaho Falls, Idaho](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Idaho+Falls/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x53545db2fabdf615:0x3a7f5754cf5631d6!8m2!3d43.5367817!4d-112.0043619!16s%2Fg%2F1tfjvysg!19sChIJFfa9-rJdVFMR1jFWz1RXfzo) — google.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
21. [Google — Mukilteo, Washington (Seattle-area branch)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Mukilteo/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x5490106a88b8de85:0xebe06569fbc15bb2!8m2!3d47.8886287!4d-122.2913189!16s%2Fg%2F1tfbn08h!19sChIJhd64iGoQkFQRslvB-2ll4Os) — google.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
22. [Google — Hayden, Idaho (Coeur d’Alene branch)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senske+Lawn+Care+Services+-+Coeur+d%27Alene/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x5361c0645302b979:0xec87ead9100e85ee!8m2!3d47.7650669!4d-116.7899944!16s%2Fg%2F1tg869zf!19sChIJebkCU2TAYVMR7oUOENnqh-w) — google.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
27. [BBB — Company-wide (Senske Family of Companies HQ profile, includes corporate-owned locations; categories company-wide)](https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/coppell/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-family-of-companies-0875-91354560/customer-reviews) — bbb.org · Customer reviews · retrieved October 11, 2026
29. [Angi — Kennewick, Washington](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/kennewick/senske-services--kennewick-reviews-5158697.htm) — angi.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 13, 2026
30. [Angi — Mukilteo, Washington (Seattle-area branch)](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/mukilteo/senske-services-of-seattle-reviews-1.htm) — angi.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 13, 2026
31. [Angi — Boise, Idaho](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/id/boise/senske-services-of-boise-reviews-1.htm) — angi.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 13, 2026
32. [Angi — Spokane Valley, Washington](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/spokane-valley/senske-services-of-spokane-reviews-1.htm) — angi.com · Customer reviews · retrieved October 13, 2026
43. [BBB](https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/coppell/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-family-of-companies-0875-91354560) — bbb.org · BBB · retrieved October 11, 2026
44. [Senske Lawn Care Services - Kennewick](https://www.bbb.org/us/wa/kennewick/profile/lawn-and-garden/senske-lawn-care-services-kennewick-1296-1000101301/addressId/896558) — bbb.org · BBB · retrieved October 11, 2026
45. [Senske Lawn Care Services - Yakima / Clarkston / Spokane Valley](https://www.bbb.org/search?find_country=USA&find_text=Senske%20Services&find_loc=Kennewick%2C%20WA) — bbb.org · BBB · retrieved October 11, 2026
46. [Barnes Quality Pest Control (Bend, Oregon)](https://www.bbb.org/us/or/bend/profile/lawn-and-garden/barnes-quality-pest-control-1296-1000192167/addressId/822697) — bbb.org · BBB · retrieved October 11, 2026
48. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=354&ts=1791784800) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
49. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=48281&ts=1791784800) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
50. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=78734&ts=1791784800) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
51. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=58578&ts=1791784800) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
52. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing](https://agr.wa.gov/services/licenses-permits-and-certificates/pesticide-license-and-recertification/pesticide-and-spi-licensing/license-search/search-results?search-type=3&id=84889&ts=1791784800) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
53. [WSDA Pesticide Licensing (company search ‘Senske’)](https://agr.wa.gov/pestfert/licensinged/search) — agr.wa.gov · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
54. [Oregon Dept. of Agriculture pesticide licensing](https://mylicense.oda.state.or.us/ords/f?p=250:9:::NO:9:P9_PROGRAM:80) — mylicense.oda.state.or.us · Licensing and registrations · retrieved October 11, 2026
62. [Washington](https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Detail.aspx?UBI=600124706&LIC=&SAW=) — secure.lni.wa.gov · Legal and regulatory · retrieved October 13, 2026

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