Ant Control and Extermination
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Ant Control and Extermination
Ants are the number one pest problem in America. They can invade buildings, damage wood, sting people and pets, and transmit disease.
Maximum Pest Management is a family-owned ant extermination company based in Wichita, Kansas. With more than 20 years of experience, we will identify and control any ant species invading your home or business. Our pest control services are contract-free so you can choose the treatment frequency you want without being locked into a service contract.
Ant control services begin with a free inspection. Then, we’ll recommend a safe, effective follow-up treatment plan for the level of infestation found.
Signs of Ant Infestation
It’s not uncommon to see an occasional ant during the warmer months here in Wichita. But how do you know when it’s time to call an exterminator? There are a few common signs of an ant problem in a home:
- Ant trails or pathways. Many different ant species leave a scent trail that helps colony members find food. If you see ants marching in a line inside your house, it’s time to call a reputable pest control company.
- Piles of dirt. Some ant nests look like small piles of soil or dirt shaped like a volcano. While the nests are typically located in the yard, it’s common for ants to trail from an outdoor nest into a structure such as a home or commercial building in search of food and shelter.
- Wood shavings. This is specific to carpenter ants, which leave piles of tiny shavings where they chew through wood.
Ways to Prevent Ants in the Home
Ants love wood, food and water, so limiting their access to them is your best option for preventing an ant infestation.
- Seal gaps around doors and windows
- Store firewood off the ground, away from your home’s exterior walls
- Clear fallen and dead limbs near your home
- Don’t leave dirty dishes sitting out on counters or in the sink
- Throw away food waste and clean up spills right away
- Use airtight containers to store dry goods
How We Treat for Ants
Effective ant control and extermination typically includes an initial treatment inside and outside the home. To ensure that all ants are killed, the colony must be located and treated. Follow-up treatments will typically cover the exterior to keep ants out of your home. We’ll also treat your home’s interior again at your request. As with our other services, you won’t be bound by a service contract for ant extermination. Our field service tech will recommend a treatment schedule and then leave the final decision up to you.
Reviews for Maximum Pest Management
Maximum Pest Management
621 North Kessler Street Suite C, Wichita
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Extremely professional, courteous, and polite. Great knowledge. Very helpful. … More Armando was excellent. I also loved the communication with the company. It was nice to see reminder emails and texts. Extremely nice to get a text notifying me that they were on the way with a photo of the professional. I would highly recommend.
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I was hesitant to have an exterminator because people told me unless you hit … More the spider directly, it was pointless. I had sprayed many times with stuff from the stores and still saw regular activity. I'll tell you what... This is grade A extermination!!!! Mike came out, he was so knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Explained everything thoroughly. I had those pest sticky pads out in the garage and they had spiders on them the next morning after being out out. After Mike sprayed, there hasn't been one bug of any kind on it, and that was a week ago! And the pads are right by the opening of the garage door. I've seen dead spiders, which is the only kind of spider I like to see. His stuff works! And now with regular maintenance, I will rest easy knowing my daughter and I are less likely to run into those jerks, especially the recluses! Thanks Mike!
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Mike has always been professional, courteous, timely, quick and effective. They … More also have very convenient electronic/text scheduling, reminders and billing. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.
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AMAZING customer service. Their appointment management software sends appointment … More reminders and communicates arrival time so I don’t have to call to confirm that they are coming out. I also appreciated how readily Mike educated me on the pests specific to my home! Excited to begin using them regularly!
Signs of Ant Infestation +
It’s not uncommon to see an occasional ant during the warmer months here in Wichita. But how do you know when it’s time to call an exterminator? There are a few common signs of an ant problem in a home:
- Ant trails or pathways. Many different ant species leave a scent trail that helps colony members find food. If you see ants marching in a line inside your house, it’s time to call a reputable pest control company.
- Piles of dirt. Some ant nests look like small piles of soil or dirt shaped like a volcano. While the nests are typically located in the yard, it’s common for ants to trail from an outdoor nest into a structure such as a home or commercial building in search of food and shelter.
- Wood shavings. This is specific to carpenter ants, which leave piles of tiny shavings where they chew through wood.
Ways to Prevent Ants in the Home +
Ants love wood, food and water, so limiting their access to them is your best option for preventing an ant infestation.
- Seal gaps around doors and windows
- Store firewood off the ground, away from your home’s exterior walls
- Clear fallen and dead limbs near your home
- Don’t leave dirty dishes sitting out on counters or in the sink
- Throw away food waste and clean up spills right away
- Use airtight containers to store dry goods
How We Treat for Ants +
Effective ant control and extermination typically includes an initial treatment inside and outside the home. To ensure that all ants are killed, the colony must be located and treated. Follow-up treatments will typically cover the exterior to keep ants out of your home. We’ll also treat your home’s interior again at your request. As with our other services, you won’t be bound by a service contract for ant extermination. Our field service tech will recommend a treatment schedule and then leave the final decision up to you.
Common Ants Native to Kansas
Odorous House Ant
When customers have ants inside their homes, odorous house ants are usually the culprits. The often nest outside, but they also trail into homes. Once inside, they can nest in siding and wall voids, near pipes, heaters and bath traps, and beneath toilets.
Odorous house ant colonies may have multiple queens and multiple nest sites, which can reach populations of up to 500,000. Additionally, the ants are not aggressive between nests, which makes them increasingly difficult to control.
Pharaoh Ant
The Pharaoh ant is extremely difficult to control once a colony has been established inside a structure. They can rapidly spread throughout an entire building, living in any crack or crevice that has sufficient warmth and humidity.
In homes, Pharaoh ants are often found in the kitchen or bathroom. It’s important not to ignore these pest ants, because their ability to transmit diseases such as MRSA can be a significant health concern.
Pyramid Ant
You may be familiar with the distinctive pyramid ant nests with openings that resemble volcano craters. There are about 20 species of pyramid ants found in North America, and the workers are known to bite occasionally.
Nests are usually located in dry, open spaces such as pastures and residential lawns, but they can also trail from their nests into residential structures.
Carpenter Ant
Many exterminators consider carpenter ants to be the most frequently encountered and the most problematic pest ant. They’re wood destroying insects similar to termites, and their colonies may have multiple queens and more than 100,000 workers.
Carpenter ants are nocturnal, and their bodies contain a chemical called glycerol, which acts as an antifreeze and allows them to survive cold temperatures.
Mature carpenter ant colonies usually consist of a parent nest and a satellite nest located as much as 750 feet away. The main nest is often found in trees, stumps, landscape timers and other damp wood.
Satellite colonies are found in structural timber, voids, under insulation, and in fiberglass or foam core insulation. They are most prevalent in water damaged wood, such as around leaky pipes or roofs, clogged gutters, or chimneys with poorly fitted flashing.
Odorous House Ant+
When customers have ants inside their homes, odorous house ants are usually the culprits. The often nest outside, but they also trail into homes. Once inside, they can nest in siding and wall voids, near pipes, heaters and bath traps, and beneath toilets.
Odorous house ant colonies may have multiple queens and multiple nest sites, which can reach populations of up to 500,000. Additionally, the ants are not aggressive between nests, which makes them increasingly difficult to control.
Pharaoh Ant+
The Pharaoh ant is extremely difficult to control once a colony has been established inside a structure. They can rapidly spread throughout an entire building, living in any crack or crevice that has sufficient warmth and humidity.
In homes, Pharaoh ants are often found in the kitchen or bathroom. It’s important not to ignore these pest ants, because their ability to transmit diseases such as MRSA can be a significant health concern.
Pyramid Ant+
You may be familiar with the distinctive pyramid ant nests with openings that resemble volcano craters. There are about 20 species of pyramid ants found in North America, and the workers are known to bite occasionally.
Nests are usually located in dry, open spaces such as pastures and residential lawns, but they can also trail from their nests into residential structures.
Carpenter Ant+
Many exterminators consider carpenter ants to be the most frequently encountered and the most problematic pest ant. They’re wood destroying insects similar to termites, and their colonies may have multiple queens and more than 100,000 workers.
Carpenter ants are nocturnal, and their bodies contain a chemical called glycerol, which acts as an antifreeze and allows them to survive cold temperatures.
Mature carpenter ant colonies usually consist of a parent nest and a satellite nest located as much as 750 feet away. The main nest is often found in trees, stumps, landscape timers and other damp wood.
Satellite colonies are found in structural timber, voids, under insulation, and in fiberglass or foam core insulation. They are most prevalent in water damaged wood, such as around leaky pipes or roofs, clogged gutters, or chimneys with poorly fitted flashing.
Reviews for Maximum Pest Management
Maximum Pest Management
621 North Kessler Street Suite C, Wichita
-
Extremely professional, courteous, and polite. Great knowledge. Very helpful. … More Armando was excellent. I also loved the communication with the company. It was nice to see reminder emails and texts. Extremely nice to get a text notifying me that they were on the way with a photo of the professional. I would highly recommend.
-
I was hesitant to have an exterminator because people told me unless you hit … More the spider directly, it was pointless. I had sprayed many times with stuff from the stores and still saw regular activity. I'll tell you what... This is grade A extermination!!!! Mike came out, he was so knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Explained everything thoroughly. I had those pest sticky pads out in the garage and they had spiders on them the next morning after being out out. After Mike sprayed, there hasn't been one bug of any kind on it, and that was a week ago! And the pads are right by the opening of the garage door. I've seen dead spiders, which is the only kind of spider I like to see. His stuff works! And now with regular maintenance, I will rest easy knowing my daughter and I are less likely to run into those jerks, especially the recluses! Thanks Mike!
-
Mike has always been professional, courteous, timely, quick and effective. They … More also have very convenient electronic/text scheduling, reminders and billing. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.
-
AMAZING customer service. Their appointment management software sends appointment … More reminders and communicates arrival time so I don’t have to call to confirm that they are coming out. I also appreciated how readily Mike educated me on the pests specific to my home! Excited to begin using them regularly!