EcoGuard Pest Management vs. Advanced Integrated Pest Management
EcoGuard Pest Management ranks #5 of 164 and Advanced Integrated Pest Management ranks #18 of 164 in the West, with Handshake Scores of 8.8 and 8.5 out of 10. Both have locations on file in California. EcoGuard Pest Management also has locations in Washington and Oregon, and Advanced Integrated Pest Management in Nevada.
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
#18 of 164 in the West
Advanced Integrated Pest Management8.5/10Handshake Score · Provisional. #18 of 164 in the West
| EcoGuard Pest Management | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5 of 164 in the West | #18 of 164 in the West |
| Confidence | Medium | Low |
| Provisional score | No | Yes |
| Door-to-door sales | N/A2 | N/A6 |
| Ownership | Independent3, 4, 6, 7, +1 | Independent2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Headquarters | El Dorado Hills, California2, 3, 4 | Roseville, California2 |
| States on file | Washington, Oregon and California16 locations | California and Nevada16 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.
| EcoGuard Pest Management | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer satisfaction 35% | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Advanced Integrated Pest Management scores higher on customer satisfaction (9.9 vs. 9.5). | ||
| Complaint record 10% | N/A | 10.0 |
| Advanced Integrated Pest Management scores 10.0 on complaint record; EcoGuard Pest Management isn’t scored on it. | ||
| Sales and contract fairness 15% | N/A | 8.5 |
| Advanced Integrated Pest Management scores 8.5 on sales and contract fairness; EcoGuard Pest Management isn’t scored on it. | ||
| Licensing and compliance 15% | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Advanced Integrated Pest Management scores higher on licensing and compliance (10.0 vs. 8.0). | ||
| Legal and regulatory record 15% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Tied on legal and regulatory record (10.0 each). | ||
| Handshake Score | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| EcoGuard Pest Management has the higher Handshake Score (8.8 vs. 8.5). | ||
EcoGuard Pest Management had no usable inputs for complaint record and sales and contract fairness, so those factors were left out of its score and its 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).
| EcoGuard Pest Management | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| EcoGuard Pest Management | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Google listings in the West | 16 | 16 |
| Google reviews | 11,200 | 4,357 |
| Google average | 4.9 | 5.0 |
EcoGuard Pest Management 19 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleFolsom, California | 4.9/5 | 2,877 | View |
| GooglePacheco, California | 4.8/5 | 1,510 | View |
| GoogleSan Marcos, California | 4.9/5 | 754 | View |
| GoogleSanta Clara, California | 4.8/5 | 704 | View |
| GoogleEl Dorado Hills, California | 4.9/5 | 627 | View |
| GoogleCalifornia | 4.9/5 | 566 | View |
| GoogleClovis, California | 4.8/5 | 566 | View |
| GoogleAnaheim, California | 4.9/5 | 469 | View |
| GoogleCalifornia | 4.9/5 | 352 | View |
| GoogleCalifornia | 4.9/5 | 323 | View |
| GoogleRancho Cordova, California | 4.9/5 | 234 | View |
| GoogleCalifornia | 4.8/5 | 211 | View |
| GoogleCalifornia | 4.9/5 | 137 | View |
| GoogleWashington | 4.9/5 | 233 | View |
| GoogleWood Village, Oregon | 4.8/5 | 972 | View |
| GoogleOregon | 4.9/5 | 665 | View |
| BBBEcoGuard Pest Management, Folsom, California | 1.0/5 | 3 | View |
| HomeAdvisorEcoguard Pest Management, Inc., Folsom, California | 5.0/5 | 3 | View |
| YelpVancouver/Washougal area, Washington | — | 144 | View |
Advanced Integrated Pest Management 24 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleRoseville, California | 5.0/5 | 916 | View |
| GoogleDelano, California | 5.0/5 | 575 | View |
| GoogleConcord, California | 4.9/5 | 421 | View |
| GoogleSalida, California | 5.0/5 | 410 | View |
| GoogleRancho Cordova, California | 5.0/5 | 400 | View |
| GoogleMerced, California | 5.0/5 | 346 | View |
| GoogleSan Jose, California | 4.9/5 | 275 | View |
| GoogleLakeside, California | 4.9/5 | 211 | View |
| GoogleVentura, California | 4.7/5 | 166 | View |
| GoogleCotati, California | 5.0/5 | 156 | View |
| GoogleYuba City, California | 5.0/5 | 33 | View |
| GoogleOrange, California | 5.0/5 | 33 | View |
| GoogleRoseville, California | 4.5/5 | 15 | View |
| GoogleChico, California | 4.9/5 | 9 | View |
| GoogleNevada | 5.0/5 | 258 | View |
| GoogleSparks, Nevada | 4.9/5 | 133 | View |
| BBBRoseville, California | — | 0 | View |
| BBBConcord, California | — | 0 | View |
| BBBCotati, California | — | 0 | View |
| BBBMerced, California | — | 0 | View |
| BBBSan Jose, California | — | 0 | View |
| BBBSparks, Nevada | — | 0 | View |
| YelpConcord, California | — | — | View |
| YelpSan Jose, California | — | — | View |
Better Business Bureau
EcoGuard Pest Management. Its BBB profile shows an A grade; its complaint count isn’t tied to its West locations.
Advanced Integrated Pest Management. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years.
| EcoGuard Pest Management | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | |
|---|---|---|
| BBB grade | A4, 10 | A+2, 25, 38 |
| Accredited | No | Yes, since 5/30/2025 |
| Complaints, last 3 years | 3 on its main profile; not tied to its West locations | 0 |
| BBB customer reviews | 1.0/5 average from 3 reviews | No reviews |
| Profile scope | Single BBB file, Ecoguard Pest Management, 808 Bidwell St Ste D, Folsom California (BBB of Northeast California). No service-area list or branch list is shown, so whether it also covers the company’s Indiana/Tennessee work (outside the 24 states) cannot be told. | Headquarters file (Roseville) for the corporation; five branch files (Concord, Cotati, Merced, San Jose in California; Sparks in Nevada) each show 0 complaints and 0 reviews. All files rated A+. |
| Retrieved | October 29, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| Profiles |
Contract terms
Terms as recorded from the linked sources.
EcoGuard Pest Management 4 terms
Website Terms of Use refund policy: canceled services may be refunded if requested before the initial service date (deadline 48 hours before). This is a website-terms refund rule for the initial service; it states no minimum term, auto-renewal, early-cancellation fee or arbitration for the service agreement.9
A BBB complainant (May 2, 2025) wrote that “Per the contract, they had me through May” after canceling in March on a bi-monthly plan; the contract length is not stated.10
One BBB complainant (October 30, 2024, rodent-control contract on a rental property, started March 4, 2024) reports a $250 cancellation fee after canceling on July 2, 2024; the company reply says it issued a full refund of $250 on November 12, 2024.10
Pricing seen only in a search snippet: a Reddit r/Sacramento poster (customer since 2013) pays “$33 per month” for four services a year; BBB review (Sept 2026): “$229 and recurring”. Not used for scoring.11
Advanced Integrated Pest Management 8 terms
Residential ongoing (GPC Ongoing) agreement: original period of 1 year; after the term service continues automatically until canceled in writing with 30-day notice.7
Residential quarterly service has the same terms: 1-year original period, automatic continuation, written cancellation with 30-day notice; a $75 trip charge applies to extra services between service months.7
Residential terms state a notice period only. They name no early-cancellation fee, and none is stated for the standard residential plan.7
Residential terms contain no arbitration or class-waiver clause.7
Commercial ongoing program: original period of 12 months; services canceled within the period are subject to a fee equal to 50% of the remaining contract value; then month-to-month, canceled in writing with 30-day notice.8
Late payment: 1.5% per month (18% per annum) on past-due commercial accounts, plus a collection fee not to exceed $50.8
Satisfaction guarantee (company claim): pests that return between regular maintenance services are treated at no additional cost on the ongoing plan.7
Termite protection plan: month-to-month for up to three years initial coverage; one-year warranty on work; missed monthly payment cancels the warranty.7
Licensing and registrations
Status and expiry dates are shown exactly as the issuing agency’s record showed them on the date retrieved.
EcoGuard Pest Management 8 records (California 2, Washington 2, Oregon 2, Nevada 1, Idaho 1)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Structural Pest Control Board (Department of Consumer Affairs)Company Registration (Pest & Termite Control) | 6412 (PR) | Active | December 31, 2035 | 4, 32 |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Pesticide and SPI LicensingCompany record with designated Commercial Applicator (California); endorsement PCO General | 98537 (designated Commercial Applicator, Curtis Anthony Wills) | Renewed | 12/31/2026 | 33, 34 |
| Oregon | Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticide LicensingCommercial Pesticide Operator (CPO) license | Not shown | Not found in ODA name searches (ECOGUARD, ECOGUARD PEST, ECO GUARD, ECO-GUARD, ECOGUARD PEST MANAGEMENT INC, WILLS) | Not shown | 35 |
| Oregon | Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (Business Registry)Business registry record | 1526657-91 (FBC) | Active (ACT) | next renewal 02-15-2027 | 3, 36 |
| Washington | Washington Secretary of State (via OpenCorporates mirror)Business registry record | UBI 604396288 | Active | Not shown | 37 |
| California | California Secretary of State (via OpenCorporates mirror)Business registry record (Stock Corporation - CA - General) | Not shown | Listed (the search list shows no status; the Oregon and Washington records show the California corporation active) | Not shown | 4, 38 |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of Agriculture, Pest Control SectionPest Control Business License (company number on the 2026 Licensed Operators report) | 7251 | Listed on the 2026 report (all licenses expire December 31st, 2026); report shows no status field | December 31, 2026 | 39 |
| Idaho | Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Applicator LicensingIndividual applicator licenses only | Not shown | Not looked up: ISDA issues no company pesticide license and its lookup searches by person only | Not shown | 40 |
Advanced Integrated Pest Management 17 records (California 16, Nevada 1)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardCompany Registration (PR) | 1865 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardCompany Registration (PR), legacy name “Roseville Termite And Pest Control” | 182 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5345 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5351 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5419 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5444 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5506 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5535 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5546 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5683 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5684 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5751 | Active | December 31, 2035 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5908 | Active | December 31, 2099 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5913 | Active | December 31, 2099 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) | 5923 | Active | December 31, 2099 (placeholder value in the file) | 39 |
| California | Structural Pest Control BoardBranch Office (BR) for Yuba City and Orange | Not shown | Not found in the October 1, 2026 snapshot | Not shown | 39 |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of AgriculturePest Control Business License (company number; listed by company name “ADVANCED INTEGRATED PEST MANA”, truncated) | 5628 | Listed in the NDA 2026 Licensed Operators report (Sept 2, 2026); report has no status, insurance or expiry field. Licenses expire Dec 31, 2026. | December 31, 2026 | 40 |
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.
EcoGuard Pest Management 5 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
October 29, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
BBB (private, not a government record)
BBB shows 3 complaints in the last 3 years and 0 in the last 12 months, all resolved (billing after cancellation attempts, missed/incomplete treatment, a $250 cancellation fee refunded). Not a government action; not scored in legal and regulatory record.10
November 12, 2025 · EnforcementUsed in licensing and compliance
Solano County Agricultural Commissioner (California); DPR county civil-penalty list
County agricultural commissioner civil penalty, Solano County: NOPA EA-48-2025-072 against ECOGUARD PEST MANAGEMENT (SPCB company registration 6412); incident date November 12, 2025; one violated section (3 CCR 6726); listed as an agricultural civil penalty (ACP) type; final fine $500. Minor administrative penalty.41
July 10, 2025 · EnforcementUsed in licensing and compliance
San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner (California); DPR county civil-penalty list
County agricultural commissioner civil penalty, San Diego County: NOPA EA-37-2025-148 against ECOGUARD PEST MANAGEMENT (SPCB company registration 6412); incident date July 10, 2025; two violated sections (FAC 12973 and 16 CCR 1970.4, $250 each); final fine $500. Minor administrative penalty.41
May 20, 2025 · EnforcementUsed in licensing and compliance
Solano County Agricultural Commissioner (California); DPR county civil-penalty list
County agricultural commissioner civil penalty, Solano County: NOPA EA-48-2025-036 against ECOGUARD PEST MANAGEMENT (SPCB company registration 6412); incident date May 20, 2025; one violated section (3 CCR 6726); final fine $250. Minor administrative penalty.41
April 15, 2025 · EnforcementUsed in licensing and compliance
Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner (California); DPR county civil-penalty list
County agricultural commissioner civil penalty, Yolo County: NOPA EA-57-2025-011 against ECOGUARD PEST MANAGEMENT (SPCB company registration 6412); incident date April 15, 2025; one violated section (BPC 8538); final fine $250. Minor administrative penalty.41
Advanced Integrated Pest Management 4 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
California
No county agricultural-commissioner civil penalty found for the company in the CA DPR file of county administrative civil penalties (incidents September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026). Searched by company name, legacy name “Roseville Termite”, “Advanced IPM”, “AIPM”, the owner surname Romani, and license numbers 1865, 5535, 5444, 5908, 5913, 5923: 0 rows each.41
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
California
California Structural Pest Control Board disciplinary documents: no accusation or decision PDF was found under the predictable file names for PR 1865 (pr_1865_acc, pr-1865_acc, pr_1865_aacc, pr-1865_aacc, pr_1865_do, pr-1865_do) or BR 5345 (acc, aacc, do), and PR 182 (pr-182_acc, pr-182_do) on pestboard.ca.gov; known PDFs on that host do load. A miss is not proof, because the DCA detail pages that link disciplinary documents are blocked to automation.42
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
California
California Attorney General press-release search for the company name returned no listed press release.43
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
Nevada
Nevada Department of Agriculture does not publish pest-control enforcement or disciplinary actions online, and the Attorney General publishes no per-company complaint data; neither could be checked.44
Keep reading
- EcoGuard Pest Management review#5 of 164 in the West
- Advanced Integrated Pest Management review#18 of 164 in the West
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- Is Advanced Integrated Pest Management 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
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