Paske Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions

06/16/2026

Spotting one roach usually means there are more you are not seeing.

Professional roach control in Cape Coral is not a single spray. It is a four-step process:

1. Inspection and species identification, since German and American roaches need different treatments
2. Targeted treatment matched to the species and the harborage areas
3. Sanitation guidance to remove the food, water, and clutter roaches depend on
4. Follow-up to break the breeding cycle before the population rebuilds

German cockroaches in particular multiply fast. A small kitchen sighting can become a full infestation in weeks if the source is not addressed.

Our newest blog explains how and when to get roach control in Cape Coral and what each step involves.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Seeing roaches? Call (239) 475-5392.

Done with sprays and foggers? Learn what professional roach control involves, how to evaluate Cape Coral providers, what results to expect, and why plans last longer.

06/15/2026

Southwest Florida wildlife is on the move, and rainy season is the reason.

As low areas flood, raccoons, opossums, snakes, and other animals push toward higher, drier ground. Often that means your yard, your attic, or the space under your lanai. Summer is also breeding season, so raccoons look for safe, dry spots like attics to raise their young.

A few things worth knowing this season:

1. Raccoons den in attics and soffits in summer, and a mother with young will not leave easily
2. Snakes show up in yards as the wet weather spreads. Most are harmless. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission notes that only 6 of Florida's 44 snake species are venomous, and snakes help control rodents
3. Cane toads, common in SWFL, are toxic to pets and are drawn to pet food, water bowls, and outdoor lights

What to do: give wildlife space, secure pet food and trash, and never try to trap or handle an animal yourself. Florida regulates wildlife removal, and the safe, legal route is a licensed professional.

Dealing with wildlife in or around your home? Call (239) 475-5392 for safe, licensed removal.

06/11/2026

Rats are quiet tenants until they are not. By the time most Cape Coral homeowners notice, the rats have already settled in.

Here is how to tell if you have a problem:

1. Droppings under sinks, in the garage, or along baseboards
2. Scratching or scurrying sounds in the attic or walls, usually at night
3. Gnaw marks on wood, wiring, or food packaging
4. A musky, lingering odor in enclosed spaces
5. Greasy rub marks along walls and entry points

Roof rats are the usual culprit here. They travel palm fronds and power lines to the roofline, then slip into the attic through gaps as small as a quarter.

Catching it early matters. Rats reproduce quickly, and they chew wiring that can become a fire risk.

Our blog walks through how to tell if you have a rat problem in Cape Coral and what to do next.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Hearing something in the attic? Call (239) 475-5392.

Scratching in the attic? Found droppings? Learn how to identify rats in your Cape Coral home, assess the severity, and decide if you need professional control.

06/09/2026

If you have lived in Cape Coral for even one summer, you have probably met a palmetto bug up close.

Cockroaches thrive here for three reasons that never let up:

1. Year-round heat keeps them active in every season
2. High humidity gives them the moisture they need to survive and breed
3. Constant moisture around lanais, drains, and landscaping gives them endless harborage

The American cockroach, the large one most people call a palmetto bug, often comes in from outside through drains, gaps, and garage doors. German cockroaches are smaller and tend to establish indoors near kitchens and bathrooms, where they multiply fast.

Seeing one in daylight is worth noting. Roaches prefer the dark, so daytime activity can signal a larger population nearby.

Our newest blog explains why cockroaches are so common in Cape Coral homes and what actually keeps them out.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Already seeing them? Call (239) 475-5392.

Cape Coral's heat and humidity make it ideal for cockroaches. Learn which species are common, the difference between palmetto bugs and German roaches, and the risks.

06/08/2026

Summer is peak tick season in Southwest Florida, and the riskiest ticks are the ones you never feel.

Florida ticks are active all year, but the Florida Department of Health notes that spring and summer bring a spike in nymph-stage ticks. Nymphs are the size of a poppy seed, easy to miss, and responsible for most tick-borne illness.

A few facts worth knowing this season:

1. The lone star tick is the most common human-biting tick in Florida. UF researchers link it to alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat triggered by a tick bite.
2. The brown dog tick can complete its entire life cycle indoors, which means a pet can seed an infestation inside your home.
3. Tick-borne diseases in Florida include Lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis.

What helps:

1. Keep grass trimmed and clear leaf litter where ticks wait for a host
2. Create a barrier of wood chips or gravel between the lawn and play areas
3. Use vet-recommended tick prevention on pets
4. Check warm spots like behind the knees, armpits, and the hairline after time outdoors

If ticks have moved indoors or onto your property, a professional tick treatment breaks the cycle.

Call (239) 475-5392 to schedule.

06/05/2026

If something is biting you at dusk and you cannot see it, you are not imagining it.

No-see-ums, also called biting midges, are at peak activity across coastal SWFL during rainy season. Three myths worth busting:

Myth 1: They are baby mosquitoes.
Truth: They are a separate insect, about one-tenth the size of a mosquito. They breed in damp soil, mangroves, and marsh edges, not in standing water like mosquitoes.

Myth 2: My lanai screen keeps them out.
Truth: They slip right through standard screens. UF/IFAS notes you need a fine no-see-um mesh, around 20 strands per inch, to block them.

Myth 3: Regular bug spray handles them.
Truth: UF/IFAS reports picaridin-based repellents work better against biting midges than many standard products.

They are most active at dawn and dusk in low wind, and calm evenings after rain are the worst. A simple fan on the lanai helps, since midges are weak fliers. Reducing damp organic debris near the house cuts down the bites too.

Which SWFL spot gets you the worst? Tell us in the comments.

06/04/2026

Cape Coral sits in one of the highest termite-risk zones in the country, and the reasons never take a season off.

Three conditions stack against your home:

1. Year-round warmth keeps colonies active twelve months a year
2. Persistent humidity gives termites the moisture they need to thrive
3. Sandy, well-drained soil lets subterranean termites tunnel easily and stay hidden

Most homes here are built on slab, which puts the structure in direct contact with the soil where these colonies live. Add rainy season moisture and the risk climbs higher through summer.

The takeaway is not fear. It is awareness and a regular inspection schedule, because termite damage is rarely covered by homeowners insurance.

Our blog explains why termite risk is so high in Cape Coral and what that means for your property.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Want an inspection? Call (239) 475-5392.

Learn why Cape Coral homes face high termite risk due to year-round humidity, sandy soil, and invasive species. Spot early warning signs before damage starts.

06/02/2026

By the time you hear scratching in the attic, the rats have usually been there a while.

Professional rat control in Cape Coral is not a box of traps and a wait. It is a four-step process:

1. A full inspection to find entry points and nesting areas
2. Exclusion, which means sealing every gap a rat can use, some as small as a quarter
3. Trapping and removal of the active population
4. Sanitation and follow-up so the problem does not return

Skip the exclusion step and you trap rats forever while new ones keep coming through the same soffit gap. The roof rats common here travel palm fronds and utility lines straight to your roofline, so the entry points are often up high where homeowners never look.

Our blog walks through how and when to get rat control in Cape Coral, step by step.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Hearing noises in the attic? Call (239) 475-5392.

Done setting traps? Learn what professional rat control involves, why exclusion is the key step, how to evaluate Cape Coral providers, and what results to expect.

06/01/2026

Hurricane season officially starts today.

NOAA's 2026 outlook calls for a below-average season, with 8 to 14 named storms and 3 to 6 hurricanes. An expected El Nino should increase wind shear and suppress some Atlantic development.

Here is the line that matters, straight from NOAA's National Weather Service: it only takes one storm to make for a very bad season.

A quiet forecast does not protect your property. One storm reshapes pest pressure for weeks.

1. Flooding pushes ants, roaches, and rodents toward dry structures
2. Standing water becomes mosquito habitat within days
3. Damaged soffits and downed limbs open new paths for wildlife
4. Displaced colonies relocate fast, often indoors

The smart move on day one of the season is a simple plan. A perimeter treatment, a soffit and roofline check, and a habit of draining standing water after every storm.

Call (239) 475-5392 to get your property checked before the first system forms.

05/29/2026

Hurricane season starts Monday. That gives you the weekend.

Here is a 72-hour checklist for SWFL property owners, focused on the pest and wildlife angle the news rarely covers:

1. Walk the soffit line and roof edges. Repair any gaps that wildlife could push through after a storm displaces them
2. Clean gutters and downspouts so storm water flows away from the foundation
3. Drain plant saucers, pool covers, and tarp folds before the first system spins up
4. Trim tree limbs and palm fronds within 6 feet of the roof
5. Check screen doors and panels for tears that mosquitoes will use
6. Schedule a perimeter pest treatment so it cures before the first heavy rain

After a storm, displaced ants, rodents, and roaches push hard toward dry, undamaged structures. The properties that come through cleanest are the ones treated and exclusion-checked the week before.

Need anything done before Monday? Same-day service available across Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and Collier counties when you call before noon. (239) 475-5392.

What is the one storm-prep task you always put off? Tell us in the comments.