Rodent Control and Extermination
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Rodent Control and Extermination
Rats and mice are among the most commonly found pests in the world. They spread disease, destroy food supplies, carry parasites and damage homes and other structures. Maximum Pest Management provides safe, effective rodent control with no contracts.
We have more than 20 years of experience inspecting and treating mice and rat infestations in homes and businesses throughout the Wichita area. We’re a family-owned local rodent extermination company serving commercial and residential customers.
Our rodent control services start with a free inspection to evaluate the level of infestation. If evidence of mice or rats is found, we’ll recommend a treatment schedule. We won’t require you to commit to a service contract, so you can schedule pest control services as you see fit.
Signs of Rodent Infestation
Do you suspect you have mice or rats in your home? Here are some common ways to tell if you have a rodent infestation:
- Rodent droppings. Look inside drawers and cabinets, underneath sinks and around food packages.
- Food packages that have been chewed. This could include pet food bags and boxes or pantry items.
- Holes that have been chewed in the walls or floors.
- Stale or musky smells.
- A rodent nest, which consists of shredded materials like paper.
- Noises like scratching or chewing coming from hidden areas.
- If you have pets, they may paw at an area they never have before, because they can smell the rodents.
Ways to Prevent Rodents in the Home
Keeping mice and rats from invading your home comes down to removing their sources of food, water and shelter. These preventive measures will keep the pests from making themselves at home in your home or business:
- Check your home’s exterior for holes and fill them with steel wool. Keep in mind, rodents will chew through wood and drywall. Be sure to check the areas where the siding meets the foundation, near windows and doors, and around the roof.
- Clear away piles of leaves or deep mulch in your yard. These are potential nest sites and sources of nesting material.
- If you compost, turn the piles when you add new food scraps so they won’t attract rodents.
- Inside the house, use a tight-fitting lid on the kitchen trash can to keep mice and rats out.
- Keep any other sources of food and water cleaned up, both inside and outside the house.
How We Treat for Rodents
Maximum Pest Management will first inspect your property to determine the type of rodent you have, where they’re nesting, and the size of the infestation. We’ll also check for any conditions around your property that could attract rodents and give you suggestions for addressing them.
We’ll recommend a customized rodent treatment plan that could include traps, glue boards or bait stations. You’ll receive a suggested service schedule, but since our work is all contract-free, you can schedule your follow-up treatments at the intervals that work best for 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 Rodent Infestation +
Do you suspect you have mice or rats in your home? Here are some common ways to tell if you have a rodent infestation:
- Rodent droppings. Look inside drawers and cabinets, underneath sinks and around food packages.
- Food packages that have been chewed. This could include pet food bags and boxes or pantry items.
- Holes that have been chewed in the walls or floors.
- Stale or musky smells.
- A rodent nest, which consists of shredded materials like paper.
- Noises like scratching or chewing coming from hidden areas.
- If you have pets, they may paw at an area they never have before, because they can smell the rodents.
Ways to Prevent Rodents in the Home +
Keeping mice and rats from invading your home comes down to removing their sources of food, water and shelter. These preventive measures will keep the pests from making themselves at home in your home or business:
- Check your home’s exterior for holes and fill them with steel wool. Keep in mind, rodents will chew through wood and drywall. Be sure to check the areas where the siding meets the foundation, near windows and doors, and around the roof.
- Clear away piles of leaves or deep mulch in your yard. These are potential nest sites and sources of nesting material.
- If you compost, turn the piles when you add new food scraps so they won’t attract rodents.
- Inside the house, use a tight-fitting lid on the kitchen trash can to keep mice and rats out.
- Keep any other sources of food and water cleaned up, both inside and outside the house.
How We Treat for Rodents +
Maximum Pest Management will first inspect your property to determine the type of rodent you have, where they’re nesting, and the size of the infestation. We’ll also check for any conditions around your property that could attract rodents and give you suggestions for addressing them.
We’ll recommend a customized rodent treatment plan that could include traps, glue boards or bait stations. You’ll receive a suggested service schedule, but since our work is all contract-free, you can schedule your follow-up treatments at the intervals that work best for you.
Common Rodents Native to Kansas
House Mouse
Adult house mice range in size from five to eight inches long. They’re typically light brown or grey in color. Mice are usually most active shortly after sunrise and just before sunset.
The house mouse is extremely fast, traveling at a speed of 12 feet per second. They’re also excellent climbers and jumpers. Mice can jump up to two feet and scale almost any wall with a rough surface. The House mouse can also fall from 8 feet high without injury.
Although they’re known for destroying grains and dry pantry goods, the average mouse only needs 1/10th of an ounce of food and 1/20th of an ounce of water per day.
House mice average five offspring per litter and the female gives birth an average of six to eight times in her life. A single female house mouse averages 43-45 offspring during her lifetime, or even more if conditions are ideal. House mice typically have a lifespan of two years or more, which is much longer than rats.
Norway Rat
In most parts of the world, the Norway rat is the most commonly found urban pest. They’re capable swimmers and can stay afloat for 72 hours before drowning, allowing them to survive conditions that other pests wouldn’t.
Norway rats are larger and more aggressive than the roof rat, with an average adult measuring about 16 inches in length, including its tail. The tail of a Norway rat is shorter than the body and they’re usually grayish brown.
Generally, Norway rats are most active about an hour after sunrise and sunset. They typically nest in the ground.
The Norway rat averages five to eight offspring per litter and the female has an average of five litters in her lifetime. A single female Norway rat can give birth to an average of 36-39 offspring over the course of her life.
Roof Rat
The roof rat is similar in overall length to the Norway rat, with a total length of about 16 inches including the tail. Unlike the Norway rat, the roof rat’s tail is longer than its body.
Roof rats weigh less and are more slender than Norway rats. Their color is different too, typically dark brown or black.
As its name implies, the roof rat prefers to live high in trees, shrubs, vines and roofs. Roof rats are generally most active in the hour following sunrise and sunset.
The roof rat averages 6-14 rats per litter and the female averages about four litters in her lifetime. A single female roof rat can produce an average of 31-34 offspring during her life.
Impacts of Rodent Infestation
Rodents can have a dramatic impact on human populations. This isn’t surprising, considering 40% of the mammals on Earth are rodents.
Animals with two incisors that grow continuously are classified as rodents, but in terms of pest control we’re primarily referring to mice and rats.
Rats and mice are responsible for some of the most devastating disease outbreaks of all time. In fact, more than 10 million people have died from rodent-borne diseases in the last century.
Some of the more common diseases carried by rodents include the bubonic plague, lyme disease, diarrheal disease, rat tapeworm infection, rat bite fever, and hantavirus.
Additionally, between 1/5 and 1/3 of the world’s food supply never reaches the table due to losses from rodents.
Ironically, rodents themselves do not require much food and water to survive. For example, the average rat only needs one ounce of food and water a day.
House Mouse+
Adult house mice range in size from five to eight inches long. They’re typically light brown or grey in color. Mice are usually most active shortly after sunrise and just before sunset.
The house mouse is extremely fast, traveling at a speed of 12 feet per second. They’re also excellent climbers and jumpers. Mice can jump up to two feet and scale almost any wall with a rough surface. The House mouse can also fall from 8 feet high without injury.
Although they’re known for destroying grains and dry pantry goods, the average mouse only needs 1/10th of an ounce of food and 1/20th of an ounce of water per day.
House mice average five offspring per litter and the female gives birth an average of six to eight times in her life. A single female house mouse averages 43-45 offspring during her lifetime, or even more if conditions are ideal. House mice typically have a lifespan of two years or more, which is much longer than rats.
Norway Rat+
In most parts of the world, the Norway rat is the most commonly found urban pest. They’re capable swimmers and can stay afloat for 72 hours before drowning, allowing them to survive conditions that other pests wouldn’t.
Norway rats are larger and more aggressive than the roof rat, with an average adult measuring about 16 inches in length, including its tail. The tail of a Norway rat is shorter than the body and they’re usually grayish brown.
Generally, Norway rats are most active about an hour after sunrise and sunset. They typically nest in the ground.
The Norway rat averages five to eight offspring per litter and the female has an average of five litters in her lifetime. A single female Norway rat can give birth to an average of 36-39 offspring over the course of her life.
Roof Rat+
The roof rat is similar in overall length to the Norway rat, with a total length of about 16 inches including the tail. Unlike the Norway rat, the roof rat’s tail is longer than its body.
Roof rats weigh less and are more slender than Norway rats. Their color is different too, typically dark brown or black.
As its name implies, the roof rat prefers to live high in trees, shrubs, vines and roofs. Roof rats are generally most active in the hour following sunrise and sunset.
The roof rat averages 6-14 rats per litter and the female averages about four litters in her lifetime. A single female roof rat can produce an average of 31-34 offspring during her life.
Impacts of Rodent Infestation+
Rodents can have a dramatic impact on human populations. This isn’t surprising, considering 40% of the mammals on Earth are rodents.
Animals with two incisors that grow continuously are classified as rodents, but in terms of pest control we’re primarily referring to mice and rats.
Rats and mice are responsible for some of the most devastating disease outbreaks of all time. In fact, more than 10 million people have died from rodent-borne diseases in the last century.
Some of the more common diseases carried by rodents include the bubonic plague, lyme disease, diarrheal disease, rat tapeworm infection, rat bite fever, and hantavirus.
Additionally, between 1/5 and 1/3 of the world’s food supply never reaches the table due to losses from rodents.
Ironically, rodents themselves do not require much food and water to survive. For example, the average rat only needs one ounce of food and water a day.
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!