Pest control in Lee County, FL

We serve Lee County from our base in Punta Gorda, covering Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres along with the communities out along the Caloosahatchee. Free inspection on every property, treatments built for the conditions here rather than pulled from a national playbook, and honest scheduling rather than a promise we cannot keep.

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Local conditions

Lee County is three pest environments

Lee has the most varied pest picture of the four counties we serve, because it contains three genuinely different places.

The Cape Coral canal network

Cape Coral is built on one of the largest canal systems anywhere, and that single fact drives most of its pest problems. Hundreds of miles of slow-moving water is permanent mosquito breeding habitat, and no amount of yard treatment alone keeps pace with it. The canal banks and seawalls also form continuous travel corridors for roof rats, with mature waterside landscaping giving cover the whole way. And canal-front homes hold moisture against the slab year round, which is precisely what subterranean termites are looking for. Waterside lots carry meaningfully more risk than interior ones, and it does not ease off seasonally.

Fort Myers, from McGregor out to Alva

Fort Myers, from McGregor out to Alva Fort Myers runs from dense older neighbourhoods along McGregor and through Iona out to rural acreage east through Alva and Buckingham. The established areas have mature landscaping and older housing stock, which is the classic roof rat and subterranean termite combination. The eastern communities are horse and agricultural country, which means barn and stable flies, pasture fire ants, and rodents in feed storage and tack rooms. Two very different jobs under one city name.

Inland Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres is a very large platted grid with big lots and a great deal of undeveloped land between built parcels. Vacant lots run wild and act as reservoirs, so treatment on an occupied property has to account for what is crossing the line from the empty one next door. Being inland there is less canal-driven moisture, but the fire ant and lawn pest load on large St. Augustine lots more than makes up for it.
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What Lee County customers say

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Absolutely the nicest, most understanding, and friendly people you'll ever meet. I was (unashamedly) terrified of a wolf spider that was in my kitchen. They made time for me and took care of it the same day. I am so grateful! The cost is very affordable and I made the right choice by contacting Bug Off. I happily and confidently recommend them to anyone.
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Carl and Tracy are a wonderful team. Down to earth tell it like it is couple. Have rats in the attic and they sealed every entry point for me. Gave me pointers on what to do down the road not only with rats but a variety of bugs. And lawn weed killer. The kind of people you would invite to dinner.
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This is one company that the 5 Star reviews got RIGHT! I have always been a little leary of reviews since they are sometimes driven by emotion rather than fact. In this case all the positive reviews are justified. Personable, Professional, Punctual, Honest and very informative are just a few words that describe Tracy and Carl. My first impressions are wow. You just don't get this kind of service these days! Highly recommended with a price befitting the service quality!
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Excellent pest control company! They are very responsive, professional, and provide outstanding customer service. The Traci and Carl are trustworthy, knowledgeable, and they always take the time to answer questions and explain everything clearly. Highly recommend!
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Carl is the best in his field and the best in Charlotte County! Highly recommend to anyone looking for pest control.
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Don't hesitate in choosing bug off. They are honest and thorough. No more rats in my attic to do damage. I will now use them for all my pest control needs.
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Thank you for making my life BUG Less!! Freedom is never free ‼️Thank you Bug OFF Pest 🪲 I highly recommend Bug OFF Pest Control for your Freedom from the Florida bugs 🐛
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A wonderful family business I would like to recommend to everyone who is bugged by bugs. We had serious rodent issues on our farm, the rats were a serious threat to our chicks and they were not afraid of anything. After installing the traps, within two days I managed to fill an entire box with them and we didn't have to worry about them anymore. Carl also took care of our Termite Treatment, and was very professional about it, punctual and precise. Customer service is excellent, responsive and kind.
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Tracy and Carl are amazing people. fair prices, got rid of the fleas and rats. We have chickens and the feed was attracting the rats. Extremely knowledgeable took care of all the pest with out affecting my animals.
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I had their quarterly service for pest control, and they were absolutely amazing. It’s a family run business, and you can tell they truly care. They were always on time, super professional, and incredibly effective especially with cockroach control, which was my main concern. Very reliable and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend them!
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Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the communities along the Caloosahatchee.
Communities

Pest control across Lee County

Cape Coral

Southwest and Northwest Cape, Cape Harbour, Pelican and the Burnt Store Road corridor. Canal mosquitoes, roof rats along the seawalls, and waterside termite pressure.

Fort Myers

McGregor, Iona, Gateway, Fort Myers Shores, Alva and Buckingham. Older neighbourhoods on one end, horse and ranch country on the other.

Lehigh Acres

Mirror Lakes and the surrounding large-lot communities. Vacant-lot boundary pressure and heavy fire ant load on big lawns.

Our Services

Pest control services in Lee County

Built for acreage, outbuildings and properties that sit closer to the pest source than a subdivision lot ever does.

Termite

Termite Control in Lee County

Subterranean and drywood termites do more damage to Florida homes than fire. We inspect free, then treat with liquid barriers or baiting systems depending on what we find. Historic-district homes and post-storm rebuilds both carry elevated risk.

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Rodent

Rodent Control & Exclusion in Lee County

Roof rats are the dominant rodent here, and they travel the mature tree canopy between waterfront homes. We don’t just trap. We remove them, then seal every entry point so they can’t get back into your attic or walls.

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Cockroach

Cockroach Control in Lee County

Palmetto bugs come in from outdoor humidity. German cockroaches breed in your kitchen. Two completely different problems that need two different treatments, and treating the wrong one wastes your money.
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Ant

Ant Control in Lee County

Ghost ants, sugar ants, fire ants and carpenter ants each need a different approach. We find the colony and eliminate it at the source instead of wiping the trail and waiting for them to come back.
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Mosquito

Mosquito Misting Systems in Lee County

Automated misting for lanais, pool decks and patios, programmed for dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are worst. Canal-front and waterfront properties deal with pressure all year, not just in summer.
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Bed Bug

Bed Bug Treatment in Lee County

Discreet treatment for homes, condos and vacation rentals. Unmarked vehicles available on request. Follow-up visits confirm the infestation is actually gone before we close the job.
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Lawn Pest Control

Lawn & Yard Pest Control in Lee County

Chinch bugs, mole crickets and grubs tear through St. Augustine grass in the warm months. We treat what’s damaging your yard while keeping applications safe around canals, pets and family.

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Bee

Honey Bee Removal & Relocation in Lee County

We never exterminate honey bees. We remove the colony alive, relocate it somewhere it can thrive, and repair any structural damage the hive caused inside your walls or soffits.

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Flea-Control

Flea & Tick Control in Lee County

The fleas on your pet are about five percent of the problem. The rest are eggs and larvae in the carpet, the pet bedding and the shaded parts of your yard. We treat both, timed so the next generation doesn’t hatch behind us.

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Why Choose Us

Why Lee County property owners choose Bug Off Pest

We are honest about the drive. Lee is the furthest county we serve and we schedule it properly rather than promising same-hour service we cannot deliver. The Burnt Store Road corridor into Cape Coral is our closest approach, and response times improve the further north and east you are.

What we bring that most companies here do not is the agricultural side.

Barn and stable fly control, equine programmes and pasture fire ant treatment out through Alva and Buckingham are core work for us rather than something we refer out.

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Free Inspection Included on every job, residential or commercial

Our Process

How our pest prevention program works

Four steps, no surprises.

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Free Inspection

We identify the species, find the harborages and locate the entry points. Twenty to thirty minutes, no cost.

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Treatment Plan

What we found, what it takes, and the price. Agreed before any work starts.

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Targeted Treatment

Products chosen for Florida’s climate and your specific pest.

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Ongoing Protection

Scheduled visits, and we return free if pests show up between them.

Since 2019

Family-owned in Punta Gorda

4 Counties

Charlotte, Sarasota, Lee and DeSoto

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FDACS licensed and fully insured Free

Free inspection

Free inspection on every property

Frequently Asked Questions

Lee County pest control questions

Do you cover all of Lee County?

We serve Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres and the communities around them. Our office is in Punta Gorda, so call with your address and we will tell you honestly what response time we can offer rather than booking a slot we cannot keep.

Hundreds of miles of canals mean permanent breeding habitat, and yard treatment alone does not keep up with a source that size. County mosquito control programmes target the broad-area species that arrive in waves after rain, but they do not treat what is breeding in your bromeliads, gutters and plant saucers. Automated misting on the lanai or pool deck, programmed for dawn and dusk, is what actually makes outdoor space usable.

Yes. Barn and stable fly control, misting system installation, equine pest protection and pasture fire ant treatment. The Alva and Buckingham area is exactly the kind of property we are set up for, and very few residential pest companies in Lee County are.

By scheduling honestly. We route Lee County work rather than treating it as an emergency service area, and we will tell you at the inspection what a realistic service interval looks like for your property. If we cannot serve you well, we would rather say so than take the booking.

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Bug Off Pest serves Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Alva, Buckingham, Fort Myers Shores and the surrounding Lee County communities, along with Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
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