Patton Termite & Pest of Wichita

Pest proofing your home from rodents can sometimes be a hassle. Forty percent of mammal species are considered rodents, and can be found in vast numbers on all continents other than Antarctica. The most common rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, porcupines, beavers, chipmunks, guinea pigs, and voles. Rodents are specified by their sharp incisors that they use to gnaw wood …

Bed Bugs are a major pest control problem that can cause unrest in your home. Bed bugs have been known human parasites for thousands of years and have even become increasingly more resistant to pesticides. Many health problems can arise from a bedbug infestation; including skin rashes psychological effects and allergic symptoms. Infestations have been on the rise in recent …

Wasps, Hornets, and their nests can become a major problem in your home. The majority of wasp species are parasitic and usually rely on a host to lay their eggs. The most familiar wasps have a venomous sting, although a great many species don’t actually sting. Wasps are commonly mistaken for bees and vice-versa. The …

Fleas are can be a very inconvenient pest for your home. They have adapted mouthparts specifically for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites living off the blood of mammals. Over 2,000 species have been described worldwide. Being small, agile, usually dark in color and have a hind pair of legs adapted for jumping. They are able …

Spiders can be a very dangerous problem for homeowners. Spiders are found on every single continent worldwide except for Antarctica and have been established in nearly every habitat with the exception of air and sea colonization. As of 2008, approximately 40,000 spider species and 109 families have been recorded by axonomists. A spider’s web can …