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 diseases spread from the bites … Read More
Preventing Pesky 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 battle to push back these … Read More
Winter Pest Control for Year Round Results
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 for others to invade your … Read More
Pest 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 developed surefire protection strategies. Follow … Read More
Patton: Serving Wichita for 20 Years
About Patton Termite & Pest Control Patton Termite & Pest Control was founded as Patton Pest Control in 1999 out of Mike and Lora Patton’s basement. Within several months, Patton took on a partner to become Patton & Keehn Pest Control. After two years of working out of their home, the company moved to a single office in Reflection Ridge … Read More
Patton Termite & Pest Control Family Christmas 2019
The Patton Termite & Pest Control family loves Christmas time. The office gets decorated with garland, ribbons, wreaths, trees, and more! Our employee stockings line the halls. Even Bella comes back from the groomer with a festive bow in her hair. Our team also gets to go into people’s homes and see all sorts of festive decorations while providing service. … Read More
How to Keep Your Home Pest-free This Thanksgiving
Is “keep your home pest-free” on your holiday to-do list this Thanksgiving? It should be! You’re sure to spend tons of time and effort perfecting your grocery list, decorating your home, and preparing the food. So much time and effort goes into hosting Thanksgiving. If you have pests in your home, however, that’s all anyone will remember. Don’t let pests … Read More
What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?
Not everyone knows what bed bugs look like. They aren’t a pest that you’ll see actively invading your home like ants or spiders. If you’re one of the lucky few, you’ve never come into contact with bed bugs before. If you’re not so lucky, you may have had bed bug bites but not seen the bugs themselves. Many people also … Read More
Swarming 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 is not necessary, but insect … Read More
The Coroner’s Caddy Visits Wichita, KS
The Patton Termite & Pest Control team was thrilled to hear that Corteva, our Sentricon® provider, would be sending the Coroner’s Caddy to visit us in Wichita, Kansas. The Coroner’s Caddy is a hearse with a 7 foot dead termite on top. The Caddy, which is part of the “Deader Than Dead Tour”, is touring the US and stopping by … Read More