Posts by abbi.cortez
Spiders are Creeping in this Summer
Have spiders made themselves at home in your house? You’re not alone. There are over 42,000 spider species worldwide and approximately 500 of them live in Kansas. This means many homeowners are forced to deal with spider infestations every year. All spiders have a venomous bite, but a few can be potentially dangerous. To solve…
Read MoreJulie and Gerry, Patton’s Presidential Team
Together, Julie and Gerry Marsh manage Patton Termite & Pest Control. Julie’s parents started the company when she was in high school. So she watched the business grow and helped along the way. She always enjoyed spending time with her mom in the office and in the field with her dad Mike, a certified entomologist.…
Read MoreSupporting Kansas Pollinators
Connecting with and educating the Wichita community means the world to Patton Termite & Pest Control, Inc. On April 21st, we will be celebrating Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo as part of their Party for the Planet event. During the event, people can find out how to care for and protect their planet…
Read MoreClover Mites
Tiny Red Bugs Invading Your Home? If you find these small pests coming in your home through south and west facing windows and doors right now, you are not alone. What are these little mites that are marching in? Clover Mites! Although clover mites don’t pose any danger to humans or pets, they are a…
Read MoreCustomer Portal
Patton’s Customer Portal The Patton Termite & Pest Control customer portal provides an online dashboard to manage regularly scheduled service. Property managers, commercial facility operators and residential clients appreciate the easy access to invoices and convenient scheduling options. New and existing Patton clients can sign up with a phone number or billing account number and…
Read MoreTermites
Termite Identification & Treatment Termites are wood-destroying insects which commonly infest forested environments and generally live in the soil. The indigenous termites in Kansas live in the soil and are called subterranean termites. Their part in nature is to digest decaying wood and turn it into nutritious soil. Specifically, they seek out areas that have…
Read MoreSpider’s
Spider Identification & Treatment Spiders are predatory arachnids that have eight legs and two body regions. Many people are afraid of spiders, although not all spiders bite or cause harm to humans. The two spiders below, the Brown Recluse and the Black Widow, are of significant importance in human environments because their bites can cause…
Read MoreRodents
Rodent Identification & Treatment Rodents are small mammals that commonly infest homes and businesses in Kansas. Mice and rats are the most common. Mice and rats can be differentiated by their ears, tail length, droppings and size. Both of these rodents are pests that can infest homes, cause structural damage and contaminate stored food and…
Read MoreIn2Care Mosquito Trap
Patton Termite & Pest Control sells and services In2Care Mosquito Traps for your yard. Patton installs the unit in spring and services monthly through September. The In2Care Mosquito Traps builds a barrier of protection around your yard. Click Here To Download Informational Document
Read MoreMosquitos
Mosquito Identification & Treatment Mosquitos are the most deadly creature on earth. While their impact has been somewhat mitigated in the U.S., around the world they are responsible for more deaths than any other bug or animal. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito borne illness each year resulting in over one million deaths. Anti-Mosquito…
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