Roach Control and Extermination
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Roach Control and Extermination
Maximum Pest Management provides roach control services in Wichita, Kansas, with no contracts. Roaches can carry the bacteria responsible for the Bubonic Plague, dysentery, UTIs, food poisoning, E coli, typhoid fever, and leprosy. They’ve also been recognized as a leading source of indoor allergens and a significant cause of asthma morbidity.
With more than 20 years of experience identifying and controlling cockroaches in homes and businesses, we have the expertise to handle even severe infestations. We’re a local, family-owned cockroach extermination company providing contract-free pest control services to both residential and commercial customers.
We begin with a free inspection to determine the extent of the roach infestation on the property. Then, we’ll recommend a custom treatment plan to eliminate the cockroaches in a safe, effective manner. You’ll be able to schedule treatments at the frequency that fits your schedule.
Signs of Cockroach Infestation
If you’re wondering how to tell if you have roaches, there are a few common signs: to look for:
Droppings. Roach feces are small black specs that may be the size of coffee grounds or even as big as a grain of rice. Some species of roaches leave a small brown stain instead. Check on the tops of cabinets, in the corners of the floors, and under the stove and refrigerator. If you find droppings, be sure to wear gloves when cleaning them up.
Egg casings. Cockroach egg casings can hold 20 to 50 eggs each, and the empty casings are left wherever they hatch. Look near the base of the refrigerator, around leaky pipes and in food cabinets. If a casing still contains eggs, flush it down the toilet.
A musky smell. You probably won’t notice the musky odor from one cockroach; however, the smell will become stronger as the infestation gets bigger. The odor is mainly caused by living cockroaches, although decomposing bodies of dead roaches can add to the smell.
Seeing a roach. If you see one cockroach, there are probably a lot more hidden around the property. Roaches are nocturnal, so you’re most likely to see them if you turn on a kitchen light at night. Seeing roaches during the day is usually a sign of a large infestation that has caused them to venture out of hiding.
Ways to Prevent Roaches in the Home
Keep roaches from getting into your home by sealing cracks around doors and windows and fixing torn window screens.
Cockroaches are drawn to food waste, so it’s important to put trash in sealed containers, avoid leaving open or empty food containers sitting out on counters and clean up spills right away.
Roaches also like dark, cluttered hiding spots with a lot of moisture. Clear away unused junk and debris, and store extra household items in sturdy sealed containers.
Overall, keeping a clean, well-maintained home or business discourage these pests from invading your space.
How We Treat for Roaches
Maximum Pest Management will first evaluate your property to determine the level of roach infestation. Then, we’ll recommend a treatment plan that will include service at the intervals you choose. Cockroach control usually includes treating the inside of the home and also the doors, windows and other entry points to keep more roaches from coming in. As with all of our services, we provide cockroach control without requiring you to sign a service contract.
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 Cockroach Infestation +
If you’re wondering how to tell if you have roaches, there are a few common signs: to look for:
Droppings. Roach feces are small black specs that may be the size of coffee grounds or even as big as a grain of rice. Some species of roaches leave a small brown stain instead. Check on the tops of cabinets, in the corners of the floors, and under the stove and refrigerator. If you find droppings, be sure to wear gloves when cleaning them up.
Egg casings. Cockroach egg casings can hold 20 to 50 eggs each, and the empty casings are left wherever they hatch. Look near the base of the refrigerator, around leaky pipes and in food cabinets. If a casing still contains eggs, flush it down the toilet.
A musky smell. You probably won’t notice the musky odor from one cockroach; however, the smell will become stronger as the infestation gets bigger. The odor is mainly caused by living cockroaches, although decomposing bodies of dead roaches can add to the smell.
Seeing a roach. If you see one cockroach, there are probably a lot more hidden around the property. Roaches are nocturnal, so you’re most likely to see them if you turn on a kitchen light at night. Seeing roaches during the day is usually a sign of a large infestation that has caused them to venture out of hiding.
Ways to Prevent Roaches in the Home +
Keep roaches from getting into your home by sealing cracks around doors and windows and fixing torn window screens.
Cockroaches are drawn to food waste, so it’s important to put trash in sealed containers, avoid leaving open or empty food containers sitting out on counters and clean up spills right away.
Roaches also like dark, cluttered hiding spots with a lot of moisture. Clear away unused junk and debris, and store extra household items in sturdy sealed containers.
Overall, keeping a clean, well-maintained home or business discourage these pests from invading your space.
How We Treat for Roaches +
Maximum Pest Management will first evaluate your property to determine the level of roach infestation. Then, we’ll recommend a treatment plan that will include service at the intervals you choose. Cockroach control usually includes treating the inside of the home and also the doors, windows and other entry points to keep more roaches from coming in. As with all of our services, we provide cockroach control without requiring you to sign a service contract.
Common Roaches Native to Kansas
American Roach
The American roach is the largest of the house infesting cockroaches, averaging just over two inches in length. They commonly invade sewers, storm drains, steam tunnels and, with a heavy rain, even basements.
Adult males can survive up to one month without food.
The female American roach can produce 12 eggs per case with up to 30 cases in a lifespan, for a total of about 360 offspring.
Oriental Roach
The oriental roach prefers temperatures from 68 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit but can acclimate to tolerate even colder temperatures, allowing it to survive outdoors throughout the winter.
Typically, oriental roaches prefer wet and shady areas and inhabit cool basements, cellars and crawlspaces. They typically take longer to control due to their slower life cycle.
Wood Roach
The wood roach family includes multiple wood roach species that are mostly outdoor pests. As their name implies, wood roaches typically live in and near wood.
They are often introduced into a home with firewood that’s brought in from the outdoors.
Wood roaches are also commonly found inside garages and in or around homes with cedar shake shingles.
German Roach
The German roach is a domestic species strictly associated with humans. Rarely found outdoors, German roaches thrive in human dwellings. They are typically brought into homes with grocery store items.
The German roach can live up to a month without food and two weeks without water. It can also live without its head for one week and survive 15 minutes submerged in water.
Each female German roach can produce 40 eggs per case with up to 8 cases in a lifespan, equaling about 320 offspring. With its high reproductive rate and short generation time, a small German roach problem can quickly escalate to a full infestation.
American Roach+
The American roach is the largest of the house infesting cockroaches, averaging just over two inches in length. They commonly invade sewers, storm drains, steam tunnels and, with a heavy rain, even basements.
Adult males can survive up to one month without food.
The female American roach can produce 12 eggs per case with up to 30 cases in a lifespan, for a total of about 360 offspring.
Oriental Roach+
The oriental roach prefers temperatures from 68 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit but can acclimate to tolerate even colder temperatures, allowing it to survive outdoors throughout the winter.
Typically, oriental roaches prefer wet and shady areas and inhabit cool basements, cellars and crawlspaces. They typically take longer to control due to their slower life cycle.
Wood Roach+
The wood roach family includes multiple wood roach species that are mostly outdoor pests. As their name implies, wood roaches typically live in and near wood.
They are often introduced into a home with firewood that’s brought in from the outdoors.
Wood roaches are also commonly found inside garages and in or around homes with cedar shake shingles.
German Roach+
The German roach is a domestic species strictly associated with humans. Rarely found outdoors, German roaches thrive in human dwellings. They are typically brought into homes with grocery store items.
The German roach can live up to a month without food and two weeks without water. It can also live without its head for one week and survive 15 minutes submerged in water.
Each female German roach can produce 40 eggs per case with up to 8 cases in a lifespan, equaling about 320 offspring. With its high reproductive rate and short generation time, a small German roach problem can quickly escalate to a full infestation.
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!