Silverfish Control and Extermination
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Silverfish Control and Extermination
Looking for ways to get rid of silverfish in your home? Fortunately, silverfish don’t bite or carry diseases and aren’t harmful to humans or pets, but they can cause a lot of damage around the house. Maximum Pest Management is a trusted Wichita exterminator experienced with silverfish control.
We’re a family-owned pest control company in Wichita, KS, and we’ve been inspecting for and treating for silverfish for more than 20 years. Our customers include homeowners, commercial facilities, office buildings, multi-family housing and more. We don’t require contracts, so you’re free to choose the treatment frequency that works for your needs and budget.
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!
Silverfish Facts
What Are Silverfish?
Silverfish are small, silver insects with a tapered body. They’re about half an inch to one inch long, with long antennae and three tail-like extensions at the end of their bodies.
Silverfish are nocturnal, meaning they’re active at night. They like to live in warm, dark places with high moisture, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens and basements.
Silverfish feed on materials like clothing, books, paper, starchy foods and foods with lots of protein. They’ll eat cardboard boxes, dead insects, beef jerky, insulation, and entire books, including the binding. They’re often found in containers of flour, pasta or oats.
Signs Of Silverfish Infestation
A true infestation of silverfish is uncommon, but there are signs that silverfish are in your home or business.
Since they’re nocturnal, you may not see silverfish often, but you might find holes in unexpected places, like cardboard boxes, food packages and clothing.
You may also find chewed-up books, magazines, newspaper, and even wallpaper.
Other signs of silverfish include yellow stains and finding metallic shed skins.
Ways to Prevent Silverfish
As with other pests, eliminating access to food, water and places to live will help prevent silverfish in your home or business. Seal food packages tightly in airtight containers. Use plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes for storing items in the basement. And vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture regularly to get rid of silverfish eggs.
If there are any leaky pipes in your home or business, fix them as soon as possible. Make sure there are no areas of pooled water around your home’s exterior to attract silverfish. If necessary, use dehumidifiers in the basement if it’s damp.
Use caulk or expandable foam to seal entry points where silverfish could get into your basement or walls.
How We Treat for Silverfish
First, we’ll inspect your home for signs of silverfish and their eggs. Depending on our findings, we’ll recommend a pest control treatment plan to get rid of silverfish and keep them from coming back. Our pest control treatments include both the interior and exterior of your home.
What Are Silverfish?+
Silverfish are small, silver insects with a tapered body. They’re about half an inch to one inch long, with long antennae and three tail-like extensions at the end of their bodies.
Silverfish are nocturnal, meaning they’re active at night. They like to live in warm, dark places with high moisture, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens and basements.
Silverfish feed on materials like clothing, books, paper, starchy foods and foods with lots of protein. They’ll eat cardboard boxes, dead insects, beef jerky, insulation, and entire books, including the binding. They’re often found in containers of flour, pasta or oats.
Signs Of Silverfish Infestation+
A true infestation of silverfish is uncommon, but there are signs that silverfish are in your home or business.
Since they’re nocturnal, you may not see silverfish often, but you might find holes in unexpected places, like cardboard boxes, food packages and clothing.
You may also find chewed-up books, magazines, newspaper, and even wallpaper.
Other signs of silverfish include yellow stains and finding metallic shed skins.
Ways to Prevent Silverfish+
As with other pests, eliminating access to food, water and places to live will help prevent silverfish in your home or business. Seal food packages tightly in airtight containers. Use plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes for storing items in the basement. And vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture regularly to get rid of silverfish eggs.
If there are any leaky pipes in your home or business, fix them as soon as possible. Make sure there are no areas of pooled water around your home’s exterior to attract silverfish. If necessary, use dehumidifiers in the basement if it’s damp.
Use caulk or expandable foam to seal entry points where silverfish could get into your basement or walls.
How We Treat for Silverfish+
First, we’ll inspect your home for signs of silverfish and their eggs. Depending on our findings, we’ll recommend a pest control treatment plan to get rid of silverfish and keep them from coming back. Our pest control treatments include both the interior and exterior of your home.
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!
-
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!