Atomic Pest Control vs. ACTION Termite & Pest Control

Atomic Pest Control ranks #10 of 164 and ACTION Termite & Pest Control ranks #23 of 164 in the West, with Handshake Scores of 8.7 and 8.4 out of 10. Both have locations on file in Arizona.
This comparison sets their verified records side by side: the five scored factors, review platforms, BBB, contract terms, licensing and legal record. It draws no conclusion beyond the scores. The small numbers link to each fact’s source, and each company’s full review has the rest.
At a glance
| Atomic Pest Control | ACTION Termite & Pest Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10 of 164 in the West | #23 of 164 in the West |
| Confidence | Medium | High |
| Provisional score | No | No |
| Door-to-door sales | N/A8, 9, 1, 10 | N/Asee record |
| Ownership | Independent2, 4, 6, 8 | PE-backedParent: AXN Growth Partners (pest-control platform built on ACTION; portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners, Chicago private equity)4, 5, 6, 7, +3 |
| Headquarters | Gilbert, Arizona1, 3, 4, 5 | Phoenix, Arizona3 |
| States on file | Arizona9 locations | Arizona7 locations |
| Record verified | October 27, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
Our research
How they score
The Handshake Score is a weighted average of five factors, each scored from 0 to 10 from verified records. The percentage beside each factor is its weight. Each score links to the deductions behind it on the company’s review.
| Atomic Pest Control | ACTION Termite & Pest Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer satisfaction 35% | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Atomic Pest Control scores higher on customer satisfaction (9.6 vs. 9.5). | ||
| Complaint record 10% | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Atomic Pest Control scores higher on complaint record (10.0 vs. 8.0). | ||
| Sales and contract fairness 15% | N/A | N/A |
| Neither company is scored on sales and contract fairness. | ||
| Licensing and compliance 15% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Tied on licensing and compliance (10.0 each). | ||
| Legal and regulatory record 15% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Tied on legal and regulatory record (10.0 each). | ||
| Handshake Score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Atomic Pest Control has the higher Handshake Score (8.7 vs. 8.4). | ||
Neither company had usable inputs for sales and contract fairness, so that factor was left out of both scores and the remaining weights were scaled up to 100%.
Workplace
We rate how companies treat employees from employee-review sites and wage-and-hour records. A workplace score is computed and carries 10% of the Handshake Score when there are at least 20 employee reviews on file (otherwise excluded and remaining weights renormalized).
| Atomic Pest Control | ACTION Termite & Pest Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Workplace score | N/A | N/A |
| Neither company has a workplace score. | ||
Review platforms
Google figures cover each company’s western US listings; the average is weighted by each listing’s review count. Ratings and counts are as each site showed them on the date retrieved.
| Atomic Pest Control | ACTION Termite & Pest Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Google listings in the West | 7 | 5 |
| Google reviews | 5,274 | 7,683 |
| Google average | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Atomic Pest Control 11 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleGilbert, Arizona | 4.9/5 | 2,272 | View |
| GoogleFlagstaff, Arizona | 4.9/5 | 1,039 | View |
| GooglePayson, Arizona | 4.9/5 | 794 | View |
| GoogleArizona | 4.9/5 | 643 | View |
| GooglePinetop, Arizona | 4.9/5 | 332 | View |
| GoogleKingman, Arizona | 4.3/5 | 102 | View |
| GoogleScottsdale, Arizona | 5.0/5 | 92 | View |
| BBBArizona: Mesa file | 1.0/5 | 2 | View |
| AngiArizona: Mesa profile | 4.7/5 | 7 | View |
| Facebookcompany page | — | 2 | View |
| YelpScottsdale, Arizona listing | — | — | View |
ACTION Termite & Pest Control 10 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GooglePhoenix, Arizona | 4.9/5 | 6,768 | View |
| GoogleTucson, Arizona | 5.0/5 | 389 | View |
| GoogleArizona | 4.8/5 | 349 | View |
| GoogleScottsdale, Arizona | 5.0/5 | 152 | View |
| GoogleArizona | 4.2/5 | 25 | View |
| AngiArizona: Phoenix company profile | 4.8/5 | 1,200 | View |
| BBBArizona: Phoenix BBB file | 1.33/5 | 3 | View |
| FacebookArizona: company page | — | 238 | View |
| YelpArizona: Phoenix listing | 3.6/5 | 132 | View |
| NextdoorArizona: Phoenix business page | — | — | View |
Better Business Bureau
Atomic Pest Control. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years.
ACTION Termite & Pest Control. Its BBB profile shows a D- grade and 3 complaints in the last three years.
| Atomic Pest Control | ACTION Termite & Pest Control | |
|---|---|---|
| BBB grade | A+6, 26, 29, 30 | D-3, 27 |
| Accredited | Yes, since 7/31/2014 | No |
| Complaints, last 3 years | 0 | 3 |
| BBB customer reviews | 1.0/5 average from 2 reviews | 1.33/5 average from 3 reviews |
| Profile scope | One BBB profile for the company, with addresses PO Box 7131 Mesa, 550 W Baseline Rd Mesa and 4400 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale (BBB search); its reviews page says it covers the headquarters and corporate-owned locations. Other phones on the profile include (928) 474-3991 (the Payson listing’s number). All the company’s locations are in Arizona. BBB profiles cover a three-year reporting period. | One BBB file for the whole company (Phoenix, Melinda Ln address); the company operates only in Arizona, so the file is AZ-scoped. No other ACTION file was found in BBB searches near Phoenix and Tucson. |
| Retrieved | October 27, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| Profiles |
Contract terms
Terms as recorded from the linked sources.
Atomic Pest Control 4 terms
Recurring residential plans are offered monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly, with a 30- to 60-day warranty (re-service at no charge) depending on frequency. The website states no minimum term, renewal terms, cancellation method or fee, or dispute clause.4, 11
Current offer: first service $55 instead of the regular $125 (setup fee waived), with the same $55 charged for each later month.12
No published service agreement, terms of service or cancellation policy was found. The site’s “Terms & Conditions” page covers only the SMS text-message program; the full page list (WordPress REST API) has no customer agreement, and the customer portal (atomicpestcontrolaz.fieldportals.com) requires a login.13
Checked https://atomicpestcontrol.com/wp-json/wp/v2/pages and the sitemap on October 27, 2026.
After buying Amera (Sun City) Pest Control in 2018, Atomic asked Amera customers holding prepaid 10-year termite warranties to pay $125 to renew/activate them, saying it bought Amera’s assets but not its liabilities (ABC15, January 2019). These were Amera contracts, not Atomic’s own terms.5, 14
ACTION Termite & Pest Control 6 terms
Pest Protection Plan: four seasonal services with a service-to-service guarantee, unlimited re-services, interior and exterior, “as low as $49 monthly”. The page states no minimum term, auto-renewal, cancellation method, cancellation fee or dispute terms.12
Homepage FAQ price ranges: one-time pest treatment from $199; termite treatment $595 to $1,000+.13
ACTION 1-Year Termite Warranty form (dated 08/25/22 in the file name; posted by a home inspector, azinspect.com): covers subterranean termites only, treatment only (no damage); “The term of this agreement is for the period of 1 year but may be renewed by the customer yearly”; transferable at no charge on sale; the company “reserves the right to cancel this warranty at any time”. Shows business license #8285. This is a termite warranty, not the general pest plan; renewal is customer-initiated (not automatic).14
First-hand customer report (BBB review, Diane S., 06/25/2025, Arizona BBB file): rodent control was sold only as a package with pest control on a 12-month contract, $468 initial and $99 monthly; she canceled on 6/17/25 and the bait boxes were collected. One report only; no cancellation fee is mentioned.15
Company Nextdoor offers (2020): “$59 One Time Pest Control Service” with a 30-day warranty and “No contracts or long term commitment!”; “$30 off Scorpion Control Service” one-time, “No contracts or long term commitments.” These concern one-time services.16
No published service agreement, terms of service (other than SMS messaging terms), cancellation policy or arbitration clause was found on actiontermitecontrol.com (sitemap pages checked for contract, cancel, renew and agreement wording, October 27, 2026).12
Licensing and registrations
Status and expiry dates are shown exactly as the issuing agency’s record showed them on the date retrieved.
Atomic Pest Control 2 records (Arizona 2)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division (Office of Pest Management)Pest management business license, ATOMIC PEST CONTROL, P.O. Box 7131, Mesa Arizona 85216, issued 03/18/2002. Qualifying party John Nelson Beebe (QP 8326) in categories 1 Industrial & Institutional, 2A Wood Destroying (Treat), 3 Ornamental & Turf, 4 Right-of-Way and 7 Wood Preservation, all Active, expiring 05/31/2027. | 8140 | Active | 05/31/2027 (business search row and QP categories) | 3 |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division (Office of Pest Management) - adjudicated complaintsAdjudicated complaint record | 8140 | 2 adjudicated complaints in the last 3 years: 101230 (adjudicated 01/05/2026, order issued: Administrative Warning) and 101060 (adjudicated 03/28/2024, Dismissed) | Not shown | 3 |
ACTION Termite & Pest Control 4 records (Arizona 2, Oklahoma 1, Arkansas 1)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division (formerly Office of Pest Management)Pest management business license, ACTION TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, 7755 E. Gray Rd., Scottsdale Arizona 85260; issued 01/12/2004. Qualifying party Buck Daniel Simington (QP 31695), Active in categories 1 Industrial & Institutional, 2A Wood Destroying (Treat) and 3 Ornamental & Turf, expiring 05/31/2027. | 8285 | Active | 05/31/2027 | 29, 30 |
| Arizona | Arizona Corporation Commission (business registry; read via OpenCorporates)Domestic limited liability company (registry, not a pesticide license) | L11016068 | Active | Not shown | 31, 32 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Secretary of State (business registry; read via OpenCorporates)Foreign limited liability company registration of ACTION TERMITE CONTROL, LLC (registry, not a pesticide license) | 3713978593 | In Existence | Not shown | 10 |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Secretary of State (business registry; read via OpenCorporates)Foreign limited liability company registration of ACTION TERMITE CONTROL, LLC (registry, not a pesticide license) | 811632165 | Good Standing | Not shown | 33 |
Legal and regulatory record
Only resolved government actions count toward the legal and regulatory score. Pending lawsuits, allegations and private matters are listed but not scored. Summaries are our researchers’ wording of the source; allegations are allegations, not findings.
Atomic Pest Control 4 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
October 27, 2026 · Complaint summaryUsed in complaint record
BBB, Mountain West & Pacific Southwest (Mesa file; headquarters and corporate-owned locations)
0 complaints shown on the BBB profile (BBB profiles cover a three-year period). Grade A+, accredited since 7/31/2014.29
January 5, 2026 · EnforcementShown only
Arizona Department of Agriculture, Office of Pest Management (case 101230)
Citation dated 12/29/2025, order signed 01/05/2026: after a consumer complaint (08/29/2025), OPM found that an Atomic applicator treated a childcare facility at 12:20 p.m. although the 72-hour notice said after 5:30 p.m., and applied two pesticides (Bifen XTS and First Strike rodent bait) not listed on the notice, and found that Atomic “failed to notify school of pesticide application” (A.R.S. 3-3606(B)(1) and (2), via 3-3624(B)(1)). Order: an Administrative Warning to Atomic Pest Control, LLC (BL 8140). No fine or penalty. The applicator said maintenance staff had allowed the early exterior treatment; the branch manager said applicators are told not to proceed when products are not on the notice.2, 3
March 28, 2024 · Complaint summaryShown only
Arizona Department of Agriculture, Office of Pest Management (case 101060)
Adjudicated complaint 101060 against business license 8140, closed 03/28/2024 as “Dismissed”. The same complaint number lists an individual applicator (license 231287) with no order shown. The complaint’s subject is not public on the search page.3
January 7, 2019 · Complaint summaryShown only
Arizona Attorney General (complaints reported by ABC15; AG complaint files are confidential)
ABC15 reported that former Amera Pest Control customers in Surprise/Sun City filed complaints with the Arizona Attorney General after Atomic, which had bought Amera, asked them to pay $125 to renew prepaid 10-year termite warranties. Atomic’s attorney wrote that it did not buy Amera’s liabilities; OPM told ABC15 there is no statutory obligation for a new owner to honor another business’s warranties. No AG action, lawsuit or settlement about this was found.5, 14
ACTION Termite & Pest Control 4 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
October 27, 2026 · Complaint summaryUsed in complaint record
BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest (Phoenix file)
BBB rates the company D- (not accredited). Reason for rating: failure to respond to 3 complaints. 3 complaints in the last 3 years, all 3 in the last 12 months, all shown as Unanswered: 12/04/2025 (service; says an attic termite problem was sold a $2,740 “treated insulation” job under a false pretext), 01/14/2026 (sales and advertising; pre-purchase termite inspection found one tube, a later company found 24 sites), 08/10/2026 (order issues; notice of ending service, details in an attachment).3, 28
October 27, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
Arizona Attorney General
No Arizona Attorney General action naming the company was found: the azag.gov site search for “action termite” displayed no results, and web searches for the company with “attorney general”, “consent order” or “settlement” found nothing relevant. AG consumer complaints are confidential in Arizona.34
January 18, 2023 · Complaint summaryShown only
Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division
The Arizona pest-management lookup lists an adjudicated complaint against business license 8285: complaint 101039, respondent ACTION TERMITE CONTROL, LLC., adjudicated 01/18/2023. The “View Order (pdf)” column is blank, so the allegation and outcome are not shown. Not classified as an enforcement action; not scored.2
March 7, 2022 · Complaint summaryShown only
Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division
Second adjudicated complaint against license 8285: complaint 100999, adjudicated 03/07/2022, order column “Dismissed”. These two are the only adjudicated complaints in the 5-year complaint search (it excludes complaints still under investigation).2
Keep reading
- Atomic Pest Control review#10 of 164 in the West
- ACTION Termite & Pest Control review#23 of 164 in the West
- Is Atomic Pest Control legit?Licenses, BBB record and legal history
- Is ACTION Termite & Pest Control legit?Licenses, BBB record and legal history
- The Pacific Northwest pest control rankingsThe full rankings, with every factor score
- How we review companiesThe five factors, their weights and what we count