Paske Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions

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.

05/29/2026

Once a Cape Coral inspection confirms termites, the question changes from "do I have a problem" to "which treatment, and when."

Three factors decide the right approach:

1. The species (native subterranean versus invasive Formosan or Asian subterranean)
2. The location of activity (slab perimeter, attic, exterior wood, or interior framing)
3. How long the colony has been established

The right answer is rarely a single spray. Most Cape Coral treatments involve a combination of liquid termiticide barriers, bait stations, and in heavier cases, structural fumigation. Timing matters too. Treating before swarm season ends gives you a head start on follow-up monitoring.

Our blog breaks down how and when each termite treatment is used in Cape Coral, what to expect during the work, and how to time it correctly.

Tap Learn More below for the full guide. Confirmed activity? Call (239) 475-5392.

Ready to hire a termite professional in Cape Coral? Learn when treatment is necessary, how to compare bait systems vs. liquid barriers, and what a termite warranty covers.

05/27/2026

Termite damage is one of the few home costs that almost always hits when no one was watching.

If you have noticed any of these around your Cape Coral home, treat them as red flags:

1. Mud tubes running along your foundation, block walls, or pier supports
2. Small pellet-like droppings near baseboards or door frames
3. Translucent wings scattered on windowsills or near sliding glass doors after a warm evening
4. Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
5. Paint that looks bubbled or cracked for no clear reason

Any one of those signals active termite activity. The next step is not panic and not a quick spray. It is a real evaluation that pinpoints the species, the entry point, and the colony size.

Our blog walks through how to read the signs in Cape Coral and what an honest risk evaluation looks like before you commit to treatment.

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

Spotted mud tubes, wings, or frass in your Cape Coral home? Learn how to evaluate termite signs, identify species, assess severity, and understand WDO inspections.

05/26/2026

Lee County Mosquito Control just issued a warning every SWFL property owner should hear.

Months of drought built what biologists call an egg bank. Salt marsh mosquitoes laid eggs in moist soil during the dry months, and those eggs sat dormant waiting for water. Now with rainy season active and king tides on the way, all of them are about to hatch.

The district saw unprecedented mosquito numbers last year under the same setup. This year could match it.

What that means for your property:

1. Standing water that lasted 24 hours during the drought lasts a week now
2. Marsh-adjacent areas like Pine Island, Sanibel, and parts of Estero see the highest pressure first
3. County aerial treatments target large breeding sites, not individual yards
4. Yard treatments lose effectiveness faster after heavy rain, so the schedule matters

A pre-surge perimeter treatment now stops the worst of it before populations peak in June.

Call (239) 475-5392 to schedule.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend is here, and SWFL backyards are about to fill up with family, food, and friends.

A few quick steps keep pests away from the gathering:

1. Wipe down tables and empty trash often, since food and sugar draw ants and flies
2. Drain any standing water on the lanai or in the yard before guests arrive
3. Keep food covered until serving time
4. Run fans on the patio, since mosquitoes struggle to fly in moving air

If mosquitoes or ants are already a problem, a treatment a day or two ahead makes a real difference for the weekend.

As the grills fire up, we also take a moment to remember the service members who gave their lives for this country. Memorial Day is about them first.

Have a safe holiday weekend, SWFL.

05/22/2026

Mosquitoes are more than a backyard nuisance in SWFL. They carry disease, disrupt sleep, and can take over your outdoor living space.

With rainy season now active, mosquito pressure climbs every week. The good news is that most of it traces back to a short list of fixable conditions.

A few that make the biggest difference:

1. Drain standing water weekly, down to saucers, tarps, and toys
2. Flush bromeliads and clean gutters where larvae develop
3. Trim dense shrubs where adult mosquitoes rest during the day
4. Treat the property on a schedule, since one-time efforts fade fast

Our latest blog breaks down how to stop mosquitoes on your SW Florida property, step by step.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Ready for a yard treatment? Call (239) 475-5392.

Learn how to find and eliminate mosquito breeding sites on your Southwest Florida property. Reduce bites, prevent disease, and protect your family and pets.

05/20/2026

Hurricane season starts June 1. Pests notice the storms before you finish cleanup.

Colorado State University forecasts 13 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic season, with 6 expected to become hurricanes. CSU also puts the odds of a named storm tracking within 50 miles of Florida at 74 percent.

Here is what most property owners miss. Storms reshape pest pressure for weeks afterward.

1. Flooding drives ants, roaches, and rodents toward dry ground, which is usually your home
2. Standing water after a storm becomes mosquito breeding habitat within days
3. Downed limbs and damaged soffits open new paths into attics
4. Displaced colonies relocate fast, often into structures

The two weeks before June 1 are the window to get ahead of it. A pre-season perimeter treatment and a soffit and roofline check now means less scrambling after the first storm.

Call (239) 475-5392 to schedule before hurricane season starts.

05/19/2026

A few spiders on the lanai is normal in Cape Coral. An infestation is different, and the signs are clear.

Watch for these four:

1. Egg sacs tucked into undisturbed corners of the lanai, garage, or pool cage
2. Webs that rebuild within a day or two of being cleared
3. Spiders showing up inside the home, not just the screened areas
4. A steady rise in flying insects, which is the food source pulling spiders in

One or two of these means it is time to act. A single egg sac can hatch dozens of new spiders, and the cycle repeats fast in this climate.

Our latest blog covers the signs of a Cape Coral spider infestation and the exact steps to take next.

Tap Learn More below to read the full guide. Dealing with spiders now? Call (239) 475-5392.

Lanai webs returning? Egg sacs in corners? Learn how to evaluate a Cape Coral spider problem, identify widows, and decide if professional control is needed.