Mosquito Control and Extermination
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Mosquito Control and Extermination
Mosquitoes pose a greater threat to human health and existence than any other animal in the world. Their ability to transmit viruses and diseases, coupled with their rapid reproduction rate, leads to more than a million deaths across the globe each year. This is why effective mosquito control is so important.
Maximum Pest Management has more than 20 years of experience identifying and treating for mosquitoes in the Wichita, Kansas, area. We’re a local, family-owned mosquito extermination company and we provide all of our commercial and residential pest control services without contracts.
We start with a free inspection to look for areas where the pests are breeding and congregating. Then, we’ll recommend a treatment schedule intended to greatly reduce the number of mosquitoes on your home or business property. You can schedule mosquito control services at the frequency that fits your needs and your schedule.
Signs of Mosquito Infestation
Unfortunately, the warm, humid Kansas summers provide an ideal habitat for mosquitoes. If you’re frequently getting bit when you spend time outside your home in the evenings, it’s a good idea to call a pest control professional.
You may also notice mosquitoes entering your home or see them hovering around potted plants or areas of standing water outside.
Ways to Prevent Mosquitoes Around the House
Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, so one of the easiest ways to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property is to eliminate areas that collect water.
Decorative ponds, kiddie pools, puddles and even dog bowls can be mosquito breeding grounds. Keeping these items clean and eliminating standing water will help keep the mosquito population down at your home or business.
How We Treat for Mosquitoes
Before we apply any mosquito pest treatments, we first determine the extent of the infestation. Typically, mosquito control targeting both adult and immature mosquitoes will be applied outside. If the pests have also invaded your home, indoor treatment may also be required. As will all of our services, we provide safe, effective mosquito control with no service contract required.
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 Mosquito Infestation +
Unfortunately, the warm, humid Kansas summers provide an ideal habitat for mosquitoes. If you’re frequently getting bit when you spend time outside your home in the evenings, it’s a good idea to call a pest control professional.
You may also notice mosquitoes entering your home or see them hovering around potted plants or areas of standing water outside.
Ways to Prevent Mosquitoes Around the House +
Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, so one of the easiest ways to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property is to eliminate areas that collect water.
Decorative ponds, kiddie pools, puddles and even dog bowls can be mosquito breeding grounds. Keeping these items clean and eliminating standing water will help keep the mosquito population down at your home or business.
How We Treat for Mosquitoes +
Before we apply any mosquito pest treatments, we first determine the extent of the infestation. Typically, mosquito control targeting both adult and immature mosquitoes will be applied outside. If the pests have also invaded your home, indoor treatment may also be required. As will all of our services, we provide safe, effective mosquito control with no service contract required.
Common Mosquitoes Native to Kansas
Culex
Culex mosquitoes are often referred to as “house mosquitoes”. In Kansas, we have two types of culex mosquitoes: the northern house mosquito and the southern house mosquito.
The northern house mosquito is primarily active in the first few hours of full darkness. The southern house mosquito is usually the most numerous, persistent and annoying mosquitoes encountered at night.
Culex mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus and a number of diseases and viruses to humans and domestic animals.
The human biting female generally stays within one mile of the aquatic sites where she lays her eggs. Each female can lay 50-400 eggs in a cluster.
Aedes
Aedes mosquitoes are found worldwide, but Kansas is home to two species: the Asian tiger mosquito and the eastern tree hole mosquito. Both are aggressive biters.
The Asian tiger mosquito was imported from Asia and then adapted to rural and suburban settings in the Midwest. The eastern tree hole mosquito can fly great distances.
Aedes mosquitoes transmit yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya, the Zika virus, and la crosse encephalitis.
They are weak fliers that do not venture far from their birth sites. Aedes mosquito eggs can remain dormant for years before hatching.
Known for the black and white markings on their legs and bodies, Aedes mosquitoes are primarily active during the day. Interestingly, they are most attracted to dark colored clothing.
Anopheles
Kansas is home to the quadrimaculatus and pseudopunctipennis species of anopheles mosquitoes. They are primary vectors of human malaria.
Female Anopheles mosquitoes can bite during the day, but they’re mainly active at night. These mosquitoes mate and lay eggs soon after reaching adulthood.
Anopheles mosquitoes are short fliers and tend to remain within one mile of their birth sites.
Mosquito Facts
Even with modern medicine and aggressive pest control efforts, mosquitoes cause more than one million deaths per year worldwide.
This is due in large part to the fact that mosquitoes are the top vectors of human disease on Earth. They transmit viruses and diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, the Zika virus, and yellow fever.
Contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not solely feed on human blood to survive. However, the female mosquito does require a blood meal before she can produce a batch of eggs.
Once fertilized, the female mosquito can lay up to 400 eggs at a time for the rest of her life.
Although each female mosquito only needs a small amount of blood, they tend to gather in large swarms, which can have serious consequences. In fact, these pests have caused death to animals and even stopped military campaigns in war.
In the U.S., and specifically Kansas, we primarily encounter three types of mosquitoes: anopheles, aedes, and culex.
Culex+
Culex mosquitoes are often referred to as “house mosquitoes”. In Kansas, we have two types of culex mosquitoes: the northern house mosquito and the southern house mosquito.
The northern house mosquito is primarily active in the first few hours of full darkness. The southern house mosquito is usually the most numerous, persistent and annoying mosquitoes encountered at night.
Culex mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus and a number of diseases and viruses to humans and domestic animals.
The human biting female generally stays within one mile of the aquatic sites where she lays her eggs. Each female can lay 50-400 eggs in a cluster.
Aedes+
Aedes mosquitoes are found worldwide, but Kansas is home to two species: the Asian tiger mosquito and the eastern tree hole mosquito. Both are aggressive biters.
The Asian tiger mosquito was imported from Asia and then adapted to rural and suburban settings in the Midwest. The eastern tree hole mosquito can fly great distances.
Aedes mosquitoes transmit yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya, the Zika virus, and la crosse encephalitis.
They are weak fliers that do not venture far from their birth sites. Aedes mosquito eggs can remain dormant for years before hatching.
Known for the black and white markings on their legs and bodies, Aedes mosquitoes are primarily active during the day. Interestingly, they are most attracted to dark colored clothing.
Anopheles+
Kansas is home to the quadrimaculatus and pseudopunctipennis species of anopheles mosquitoes. They are primary vectors of human malaria.
Female Anopheles mosquitoes can bite during the day, but they’re mainly active at night. These mosquitoes mate and lay eggs soon after reaching adulthood.
Anopheles mosquitoes are short fliers and tend to remain within one mile of their birth sites.
Mosquito Facts+
Even with modern medicine and aggressive pest control efforts, mosquitoes cause more than one million deaths per year worldwide.
This is due in large part to the fact that mosquitoes are the top vectors of human disease on Earth. They transmit viruses and diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, the Zika virus, and yellow fever.
Contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not solely feed on human blood to survive. However, the female mosquito does require a blood meal before she can produce a batch of eggs.
Once fertilized, the female mosquito can lay up to 400 eggs at a time for the rest of her life.
Although each female mosquito only needs a small amount of blood, they tend to gather in large swarms, which can have serious consequences. In fact, these pests have caused death to animals and even stopped military campaigns in war.
In the U.S., and specifically Kansas, we primarily encounter three types of mosquitoes: anopheles, aedes, and culex.
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!