Posts Tagged ‘Termites’
Termites 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 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…
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 MoreSwarming Bugs
During the warm seasons in Kansas it is typical to see swarming bugs flying around or amassing in various locations. A large mass of winged insects near or inside your home or place of business is very startling to see. People tend to panic because there are so many insects present in a swarm. Panic…
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 MoreHow Does an Exterminator Treat for Termites?
Do you want to know what all treatment for termites entails by a professional exterminator? Read the article below for a detailed description of the process a professional will take to treat your property for termites. About Termites Termites are wood-destroying insects that live in the soil. They are present in every state in the United…
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…
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