Wichita’s premier show choir, ICT Flight, will begin its fourth season this year, highlighting the musical talents of more than 40 students from 15 area high schools. The group has had an outstanding first three seasons, even earning a national title of “Most Promising New Group.” ICT Flight, directed and choreographed by Kristina Sims, gives area high school students the … 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
Bumbling with Bumble Bees
One of the most embarrassing (and painful) events of my professional life occurred when I went to eradicate a bumblebee nest and ended up being chased around the yard by a swarm of angry bumblebees. The neighbors appreciated the act. I went to the job unprepared and I ended up getting stung three times. I learned several important lessons: 1) … Read More
Finding the best pest control Wichita KS company
Do you hear a little scurry when you make a late night venture to the kitchen? Do you see a line of ants making their way toward the pet food area? Do you wake up with tiny bites irritating your skin? If so, you need to take action before a little pest control problem explodes into a huge infestation. It’s … Read More
Party for the Planet
Connecting with and educating the Wichita community means the world to a company like Patton Termite & Pest Control, Inc. For the past four years, the locally-owned, family business has participated in the annual Party for the Planet as part of Meritrust Earth Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo. This year, Patton Termite & Pest Control was one of 23 … Read More
Certified Wichita Pest Control Service
[heading type=2]Choosing the Right Wichita Pest Control Company[/heading] Choosing the right pest control service for your home can require a great deal of research and examination. After all, you don’t want just anyone entering your home and spraying chemicals everywhere. It’s important to select a safe, environmentally-responsible pest control company that offers superior pest control service while maintaining a high … Read More
Top Ten Deadliest Insects: Part Two
Even though insects are small, some of them are quite dangerous to humans, directly and indirectly. This blog is the second post from a two part series of the ten deadliest insects. Here is No. 5 through No. 1: 5. Fire Ants – The venomous bite of a fire art is where they get their name. It has the sensation … Read More
Part One: Ten of the deadliest insects
Even though insects are small, some of them are quite dangerous to humans, directly and indirectly. This blog is a two part series of the ten deadliest insects. Here is 10 through 6: 10. Hemiptera – Everyone is afraid of anything that sucks blood. These bugs are nicknamed as a “kissing bug” as they feed off blood of larger animals … Read More
Wasps, Hornets, & Their Nests
For homeowners, wasps, hornets, and nests can present aggravating and potentially dangerous problems. A large portion of wasp species are considered parasitic, meaning they depend on a host to lay their eggs. Bees and wasps are closely related, and are often mistaken for one another. Despite being pegged as having a painful and venomous sting, there are a number of … Read More