Kodiak Pest Control vs. Best Pest Control (Casper)
Kodiak Pest Control ranks #51 of 164 and Best Pest Control (Casper) ranks #73 of 164 in the West, with Handshake Scores of 8.0 and 7.8 out of 10. Both have locations on file in Montana and Wyoming.
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
#51 of 164 in the West
Kodiak Pest Control8.0/10Handshake Score · Provisional. #51 of 164 in the West
#73 of 164 in the West
Best Pest Control (Casper)7.8/10Handshake Score · Provisional. #73 of 164 in the West
| Kodiak Pest Control | Best Pest Control (Casper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51 of 164 in the West | #73 of 164 in the West |
| Confidence | Low | Low |
| Provisional score | Yes | Yes |
| Door-to-door sales | N/A5 | N/A1 |
| Ownership | Independent2 | Independent1, 2 |
| Headquarters | Lovell, Wyoming3 | Casper, Wyoming2 |
| States on file | Montana and Wyoming4 locations | Montana and Wyoming7 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.
| Kodiak Pest Control | Best Pest Control (Casper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer satisfaction 35% | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Kodiak Pest Control scores higher on customer satisfaction (9.7 vs. 8.4). | ||
| Complaint record 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Tied on complaint record (10.0 each). | ||
| 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 | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Kodiak Pest Control has the higher Handshake Score (8.0 vs. 7.8). | ||
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).
| Kodiak Pest Control | Best Pest Control (Casper) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Kodiak Pest Control | Best Pest Control (Casper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Google listings in the West | 4 | 6 |
| Google reviews | 1,003 | 363 |
| Google average | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Kodiak Pest Control 4 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleBillings, Montana | 4.9/5 | 391 | View |
| GoogleCody, Wyoming | 4.9/5 | 443 | View |
| GooglePowell, Wyoming | 5.0/5 | 157 | View |
| GoogleLovell, Wyoming | 5.0/5 | 12 | View |
Best Pest Control (Casper) 9 review profiles
| Platform and scope | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleCasper, Wyoming | 4.7/5 | 141 | View |
| GoogleRock Springs, Wyoming | 4.7/5 | 15 | View |
| GoogleCheyenne, Wyoming | 4.6/5 | 140 | View |
| GoogleBillings, Montana | 4.6/5 | 61 | View |
| GoogleKalispell, Montana | 5.0/5 | 4 | View |
| GoogleBozeman, Montana | 1.0/5 | 2 | View |
| HomeAdvisorCasper, Wyoming | 4.5/5 | 20 | View |
| AngiCasper, Wyoming | 5.0/5 | 1 | View |
| BBBCasper, Wyoming file | — | 0 | View |
Better Business Bureau
Kodiak Pest Control. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years.
Best Pest Control (Casper). Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years.
| Kodiak Pest Control | Best Pest Control (Casper) | |
|---|---|---|
| BBB grade | A+10, 11, 12 | A+2, 13 |
| Accredited | No | No |
| Complaints, last 3 years | 0 | 0 |
| BBB customer reviews | No reviews | No reviews |
| Profile scope | Single profile at 355 1/2 Nevada Ave, Lovell, Wyoming (BBB serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming); 0 customer reviews; file opened 6/9/2025. | Casper, Wyoming file (BBB serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming); the profile does not state a service area (a ‘View Service Area’ link only). Years in business 28; file opened 3/30/2001; business started 3/1/1998. |
| Retrieved | November 2, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| Profiles |
Contract terms
Terms as recorded from the linked sources.
Kodiak Pest Control 3 terms
Residential “Kodiak Unlimited Program”: 6 scheduled treatments (“365 days a year”) plus “Unlimited services” (“Call anytime”; “No hidden fees. No limits.”); advertised “Starts at just $49/mo”. Company claims.4
Advertised starting price of the program.4
Pest-free guarantee: covered pests that return are re-serviced free (company claim). No minimum term, renewal, cancellation method or fee, or arbitration clause is published on the website; the signed service agreement was not found.4
Best Pest Control (Casper) 1 term
Company site states a service guarantee: if the problem persists, further treatments are provided. No contract length, auto-renewal, cancellation method or fee, or arbitration clause is published on the pages read.3
Licensing and registrations
Status and expiry dates are shown exactly as the issuing agency’s record showed them on the date retrieved.
Kodiak Pest Control 6 records (Wyoming 3, Montana 3)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) Pesticide ProgramCommercial applicator (individual: JACOB HASLEM, Lovell, Big Horn County; categories 901A, 901E, 903A, 903B, 903E, 906, 907H, 907J, 907X). Wyoming issues no company pest-control license. | 53805 | Current by expiration date (the WDA search shows no status column) | 1/31/2028 | 13 |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) Pesticide ProgramCommercial applicator (individual: PETRUS OBERHOLZER, Lovell, Big Horn County; categories 900, 901E, 903E, 906, 907H) | 33492 | Current by expiration date | 1/31/2029 | 14 |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) Pesticide ProgramTechnician “Joshua Mangus” (About page): no match | Not shown | Not found in the WDA applicator search under “mangus” | Not shown | 15 |
| Montana | Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Pesticide License ProgramCommercial Applicator (individual: Jacob B Haslem; Montana licenses individuals only, no company license). Business Name and insurance fields blank. | 106904-12 | Licensing Board field shows “Active”, but the License Expiration Date shown (12/31/2025) is before the retrieval date | 12/31/2025 | 16 |
| Montana | Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Pesticide License ProgramOperator (individual: Petrus Oberholzer; Montana licenses individuals only). Business Name field blank. | 9373 | Licensing Board field shows “Active”, but the License Expiration Date shown (12/31/2025) is before the retrieval date | 12/31/2025 | 17 |
| Montana | Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Pesticide License ProgramOperator (individual: Josh Mangus; Montana licenses individuals only). Business Name and address fields blank. | 000029 | Active by expiration date | 12/31/2026 | 18 |
Best Pest Control (Casper) 3 records (Wyoming 2, Montana 1)
| State | Authority and type | Number | Status | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA), Pesticide ProgramCommercial applicator (individual license; Wyoming issues no company license) | 51466 | Current by expiration date (no status column in the lookup) | January 31, 2029 | 14 |
| Montana | Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Pesticide License ProgramCommercial Applicator (individual license; Montana issues no business license) | 105945-12 | Active (Licensing Board field) | January 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Secretary of State (business registry)Business registry | Not shown | Not verified | Not shown | 2 |
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.
Kodiak Pest Control 2 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
November 2, 2026 · LawsuitShown only
US federal
Federal dockets (CourtListener/RECAP search of all courts): no result for “Kodiak Pest Control”. State trial-court records in Montana and Wyoming are not searchable remotely (see gaps).19
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryUsed in complaint record
Wyoming
BBB profile (Lovell, Wyoming): 0 complaints on file, 0 customer reviews, A+ rating, not accredited.11
Best Pest Control (Casper) 2 records
Legal and regulatory score: 10.0/10. Records counted in it: none.
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
Wyoming
Wyoming Attorney General Consumer Protection resolved-matters page lists no entry naming Best Pest Control (page read in full; no pest control company appears). Wyoming has no public complaint dataset.16
November 2, 2026 · Complaint summaryShown only
Wyoming
BBB (Casper file) shows 0 complaints and 0 customer reviews, rating A+, not accredited.13
Keep reading
- Kodiak Pest Control review#51 of 164 in the West
- Best Pest Control (Casper) review#73 of 164 in the West
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- Is Best Pest Control (Casper) legit?Licenses, BBB record and legal history
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