Winter in Wichita, Kansas can be quite unpredictable. 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 different ways that insects have adapted to the winter season: They avoid … Read More
How 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 holes allow mice or insects to get … Read More
Bug Themed Games for Kids
Garden Bug Tic-Tac-Toe There are many different bug themed games for kids that you can easily create in your own home! The best part of creating your own game is that you can cater to the interests of yourself or your children when choosing a theme. Many kids enjoy bugs so this is a great theme that can be applied … Read More
About 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 Oklahoma where he attended elementary … Read More
Residential 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 critters. We provide curative measures … Read More
Kansas Proud- Giving Back to Our Local Communities
Tragedy Hits Kansas We experienced some severe storms here in Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday, June 26th. However, this was nothing compared to the severity that the city of Eureka, Kansas faced. An F3 tornado directly hit the city of Eureka, Kansas on Tuesday, June 26th. Many homes were damaged, if not destroyed. The cleanup effort jump started very quickly as many different businesses … Read More
Technician Spotlight- Chris Nichols
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 expertise in the field helps … Read More
Termite Treatment Kills the Colony
Colony Elimination with Sentricon Termite treatment is best managed by a professional. It is not something that can be solved with over the counter products or sprays. Our treatment can only be provided by a licensed and certified technician. The termite treatment that we use is called the Sentricon Always Active Colony Elimination System®. Each termite bait station is equipped with enough … Read More
How Do I Get Rid of Ants?
In the Wichita area during the early Spring, small, blackish-brown ants can show up on the kitchen counter or in the bathroom in small random numbers. If they locate something sweet, these little invaders can set up a trail of ants leading from the food source to some mysterious nesting site inside walls or window casings. Even if you spray … Read More
Technician Spotlight- Kyle Johnson
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. They are all responsible for different routes of residential and commercial pest control within Wichita and the surrounding areas. Their experiences and expertise in the field helps them … Read More