For more than 50 years, Wingate Pest & Lawn has proudly protected homes across Mid‑Missouri. What began as a one‑truck local service has grown into a multigeneration family company built on reliability, education, and trust.
Bryan joined the business in 1994 after graduating from the University of Missouri Business School and serving in the Marine Corps. He worked alongside founder John Wingate for more than a decade before purchasing the company in 2006. Years later, his daughter Alexa followed while studying biology and business at Mizzou, eventually bringing her husband Luke into the company as well. Today, three generations of family leadership still treat every service call like their own.
That legacy shapes how they approach protection.
“As a local and veteran‑owned business, our responsibility is reliability,” the team explains. “You should be able to call your pest provider and know the solution you receive is the best option for your home and family.”
Being local matters. The Wingate team understands Mid‑Missouri’s seasonal swings, pest pressures, and lawn conditions because they live in the same neighborhoods they serve. Every employee is trained across services, so customers never get bounced between sales and technicians. The person answering the phone can explain treatments, and the technician at the door can answer the “what if” questions that matter most.
April marks the start of peak season, especially for termites as colonies expand and search for new homes. A hidden infestation can quietly threaten one of your largest investments. Wingate offers free inspections and proactive treatments backed by lifetime, transferable warranties, helping homeowners protect both property value and peace of mind before damage begins.
Wingate’s philosophy centers on prevention first. Rather than relying on heavy chemical schedules, the company practices Integrated Pest Management, focused on identifying and solving problems before they require extensive treatment.
Most residential programs include three scheduled treatments per year rather than monthly applications. Missouri winters naturally slow pest activity, so focusing service during active seasons maintains protection while reducing unnecessary exposure. If pests appear between visits, follow‑up service is included, creating a predictable shield instead of reactive service calls.
The Perimeter and Perimeter Plus programs create a protective boundary around the home. Exterior treatments help stop pests from getting inside, while interior service is always available if needed. The Plus program expands coverage to termites and rodents, addressing the structural threats most likely to create expensive surprises for homeowners.
Termite protection is one of the most important investments a homeowner can make. Wingate’s Termidor HP II system eliminates infestations in three months or less without drilling inside the home or installing disruptive bait systems. The treatment comes with a lifetime, transferable warranty covering up to $250,000 in future damage, adding real value for current owners and future buyers.
Warmer months bring additional risks outdoors. The Stop the Bites program targets mosquitoes and ticks through seasonal monthly treatments beginning in early spring. With tick‑related illnesses on the rise in Mid‑Missouri, reducing populations around the home lowers exposure risk for families and pets while making outdoor spaces more comfortable to enjoy.
Lawn care follows the same prevention mindset. A healthy yard starts with soil health and strong roots, not just surface color. Wingate’s six‑step program combines fertilizers, biological treatments, and weed control to build density and resilience. Services such as aeration, overseeding, fungicides, and soil sampling address Mid‑Missouri’s moisture and clay‑heavy soil challenges, protecting curb appeal and property value.
After decades in business, the Wingate team remains most proud of its relationships. Generations of customers have grown up alongside the company, from young families in their first homes to alumni returning to Columbia. Living in the community daily has allowed them to understand local needs and protect the health and property of neighbors they know by name.
Wingate’s partnership with Mizzou is a natural extension of that commitment. As proud alumni, the family has seen how the university shapes Columbia, creates opportunities, and brings the community together. Supporting the Tigers helps continue that mission and gives back to the place that has given so much to them.
Being a sponsor allows them to celebrate Mizzou while standing alongside the people and traditions that make Mid‑Missouri feel like home. It’s a reminder that the same neighbors protecting your house are also investing in the health and success of the community they share.
Protecting homes, families, and property value isn’t just a service call. For Wingate Pest & Lawn, it’s a long‑term commitment and an investment in the place they call home too—now and for future generations.
Contact Wingate Pest & Lawn:
573-446-0102
wingatepestandlawn.com
“Being local means we protect the same homes, schools, and neighborhoods we live in.”