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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 MoreTicks Lead to Summer Bummers
Don’t let ticks interrupt your summer party plans. In order to enjoy your yard and time outside with your family, managing pests is required. Work with Patton Termite & Pest Control to take an offensive approach to pest control. With Patton’s help, protect your outdoor spaces and create a pest-free zone to keep your family,…
Read MoreTermites in Trees
In Kansas, termites and ants are some of the peskiests and most destructive pests. Both are best controlled with offensive tactics. Getting ahead of pests and establishing a layer of protection around your home or business is the best approach. Termites are a destructive force capable of causing significant damage to structures. Once ants take…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Tips
To prevent pest infestations in and around your home throughout the year, you’ve got to get started in early spring. Make your home an inhospitable place for pests. Remove inviting environments, patch holes and eliminate extra moisture. Taking small steps each spring will help you avoid infestations in summer. Pests thrive in secluded areas. Dark…
Read MoreMosquito Transmitted Diseases
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. Minimize Mosquitoes and Their Impact Mosquito-borne…
Read MorePreventing Flea Infestations
Preventing pesky flea infestations before they invade your home is the best approach to pest control. During winter and spring months, plan ahead to provide a ring of protection around your property. At the first sign of pests, act quickly to regain your ground. Once a full-blown infestation is on your hands, it’s an uphill…
Read MoreWinter Pest Control
As the days get colder, darker and shorter, many of us breathe a sigh of relief–thinking that the pain of pest season has passed. No more flies on our food or mosquitoes zapping the joy out of every outdoor moment. While mother nature puts some pests to bed, winter weather conditions are the perfect excuse…
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