Patio Patrol Blog

Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and apply steady, gentle pressure. Be careful not to break off the tick’s mouth parts embedded in your child’s skin. Read More

In 2018, approximately 165,000 cases of ehrlichiosis, 182,000 cases of anaplasmosis, and more than 318,000 cases of Lyme disease were confirmed from over 5.6 million dogs that were tested. In addition there were... Read More

Many people still think of West Nile Virus as an exotic disease that doesn't affect them. But the truth is that West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. In... Read More

Tickborne diseases like Lyme Disease are on the rise and it's especially important to protect yourself, loved one and pets between May and July, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).... Read More

Did you know that the first three stages of a mosquito's life cycle take place in water? That's right. Without water, mosquitoes cannot thrive. It's only during the final adult stage of their lives that mosquitoes... Read More

The polar vortex is finally over and you're anxious to get outside and start working on your home and yard. You have to be cautious though, tick season is here and in full force. Ticks, both hard ticks (ixodid ticks)... Read More

There are at least 174 species (types) of mosquitoes in North America and fortunately, not all of them feed on people. Some mosquitoes feed exclusively on birds, reptiles, amphibians, worms, and other animals. For... Read More

Patio Patrol, the smarter solution for mosquito and tick control, is pleased to announce three new locations, giving the brand a new presence in the South and the Midwest. Two of the new locations are in Missouri,... Read More

Believe it or not, mosquito season may be here already, depending on where you live. That's right. Mosquitoes start becoming active as soon as temperatures reach a consistent 50 degrees or above. What Do... Read More