Posts Tagged ‘Rodents’
Mice and Rodents Invade in the Winter
As the days get colder, many of us think that pest season has passed. There are no more flies on our food or mosquitoes buzzing through an open door or window. While mother nature puts some pests to bed, winter weather is the perfect excuse for others to invade your home. Mice and rodents are…
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 MorePest Prevention Tips for Fall
If keeping pests out of your property is important, you’ve got to play defense. Get ahead of critters and actively work to make your home or business unattractive to them. Prevent pests year round and avoid infestations with Patton. After more than 20 years of experience in pest prevention for the Wichita area, Patton has…
Read MoreStaff Entomologist
Patton Termite & Pest Control is proud to announce our new and highly qualified team member, Jordan Sanders- Staff Entomologist! At Patton Termite & Pest Control, we take a great deal of pride in our employee selection and training. We are also a Quality Pro Certified company. This means we are held to a high standard in…
Read MoreTechnician Spotlight- Tim Dahl
We have composed a short list of questions for our technicians to answer regarding their experiences in the pest control industry. We will be posting a different “Technician Spotlight” for each technician. Our technicians are all responsible for different routes of residential and commercial pest control within Wichita and the surrounding areas. Their experiences and…
Read MoreAssociate Certified Entomologist
At Patton Termite & Pest Control we are passionate about having an educated and knowledgeable team. There are various licensing and training opportunities given to our technicians to further their education and careers. Among the highest certifications available to a pest control specialist is Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE). Attaining the title of Associate Certified Entomologist requires…
Read MoreWinter Pests in Wichita 101
Winter in Wichita, Kansas can be quite unpredictable, but not when it comes to pests. Some years it gets very cold and others it can be quite mild. Despite the fluctuating weather, insect pressures are still usually fairly consistent. Like all animals, insects have found a way to adapt to their environment. Here are several…
Read MoreHow To Keep Mice Out of My Home
If you’re wondering how to keep mice out of your home, follow the guide below to learn why, where, and how they might be getting inside. What Are Mice Looking For? The first and most important step for keeping invaders out is to figure out where and why they are getting in. Cracks, creases, and…
Read MoreAbout Patton Termite & Pest Control
Here’s the story of the beginning of Michael Patton’s career in pest control and the founding of Patton Termite & Pest Control. About Michael Patton Michael Patton, A.C.E. (Associate Certified Entomologist) was born in Quantico, VA. He was born at the naval hospital as the son of a U.S. Marine. His family moved to Southeast…
Read MoreResidential Pest Control in Wichita, Kansas
Regularly scheduled residential pest control treatments are crucial if you want to keep your home pest-free throughout the year. In Wichita, certain pest issues can develop during each season. Here at Patton Termite & Pest Control, we focus on different elements of service in each season to help keep your home free from bugs and…
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