September is the time to start rodent prevention because, “It’s summer time and the livin’ is easy…” Already, it’s September in Wichita and mice are beginning to creep into homes in search of winter quarters. Throughout the warm summer days, their lives have been easy with plenty of seeds and insects to munch on. Yet, somewhere in the back of … Read More
Help! I Have Ants in my Kitchen!
If you have ants in your kitchen, it can be pretty disconcerting. Ants carry germs and can create an uncomfortable atmosphere in your home, especially if they are in the kitchen. The important thing to understand is that you can’t get rid of ants on your own. You need professional help. Adopting better cleaning techniques and generally putting food away … Read More
How Do I Know If I Have Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are a real problem in Wichita, KS, especially for people who travel, have kids in school, stay in hotels, buy second-hand furniture, or just interact with other people in general. In essence, all of us can be affected by bed bugs. Let’s start out with an important fact: the only way to be 100% sure of a bed … Read More
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
The best way to ensure that you effectively get rid of bed bugs in your home or business to is to seek the help of professionals. Skilled exterminators use conventional, steam, and/or heat treatments that have been proven for decades to be the most successful and efficient way to get rid of bed bugs for good. Don’t Do Anything The … Read More
How Can I Tell If I Have Termites?
Termites are small but they have the ability to impact your home in a big way. So many homes in Wichita have termite colonies living in the foundation without the home owners even realizing it. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites are responsible for as much as five billion worth of property damage each year. In fact, as … Read More
Termite Swarm Homes in April
What is a termite swarm? Termites can unexpectedly explode from a tiny hole in a wall or a crack in cement creating a horrific scene for homeowners known as a termite swarm. The swarm is the emergence of large numbers of reproductive termites from a termite colony, usually in the spring when conditions are just right. These winged insects, brownish … Read More
Bed bug bite symptoms and treatment
While many people tend to think that bed bugs are only a problem in large-group living situations (like dorms or hotels) or in inner-cities, the truth is that they are a problem all over – suburban areas and rural communities included. Some will want to prevent having a bed bug infestation through DIY methods, but the sad reality is that … Read More
Interview with the Owner
What should home owners be thinking about right now? This time of year, people should be getting ready for bugs that will emerge in the spring. Brown recluses are hibernating in the attic and having babies and once it warms up they will come down looking for food. Because of this, it’s best to be proactive and do an attic … Read More
Green Without the Wimpy
[heading type=2]A Green Product That Actually Works[/heading] We’ve all been there before. Green detergents that don’t actually get your clothes clean. Water-saving toilets that have to be flushed twice. Does the promise of green always come at the cost of compromise? Not always. A growing number of green products actually equal or outperform less earth-friendly options. That’s the case with … Read More
Swarming Insects in Your Home
What the experts at Patton Termite & Pest, a trusted Pest Control Wichita KS company will ask you is this: What’s more terrifying…the killer from the Texas Chain Saw Massacre standing in your front yard with his chainsaw running, or a plume of flying insects blowing up in your living room? For some people, it is the bugs suddenly exploding … Read More