About Watchguard Pest Control

Lee & Cari

Founder & Operations Director – WatchGuard Pest Control

Lee Strachan is the Co-Founder and Operations Director of WatchGuard Pest Control, a family-owned Southwest Florida pest control company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero, and surrounding communities.

Built around the principles of service, reliability, attention to detail, and protection, WatchGuard Pest Control was created to give Southwest Florida customers a more personal alternative to large national pest control companies. Together with his wife, Cari, Lee takes a hands-on approach to the business, ensuring customers receive dependable service, clear communication, and pest control solutions designed specifically for Florida’s year-round pest pressures.

With a background in law enforcement, Lee brings the same mindset of professionalism, accountability, and protecting others into WatchGuard Pest Control. From preventative residential treatments to ongoing commercial pest management, the focus remains simple: identify the problem, treat it properly, and help keep it from coming back.

At WatchGuard, pest control isn’t treated as a one-time spray—it’s about building a protective barrier around the places customers value most.

Your Property. Our Watch.

Mission & Aims

Lee’s mission is to help protect Southwest Florida homes, families, and businesses from unwanted pests through dependable, professional service and preventative pest management. WatchGuard Pest Control aims to:

Provide reliable residential and commercial pest control tailored to Southwest Florida conditions
Focus on prevention as well as treatment to help stop pest problems before they become infestations
Deliver thorough, professional service with attention to the areas pests are most likely to enter and hide
Build long-term relationships through honest communication, dependable scheduling, and responsive support
Protect homes and businesses from common Florida pests including ants, roaches, spiders, mosquitoes, rodents, and more
Offer a local, family-owned alternative to large national pest control companies
Treat every customer’s property with the same level of care and attention we would expect for our own

At WatchGuard Pest Control, the goal is simple: provide dependable protection, earn our customers’ trust, and stay on watch year-round.

Customer-Focused Goals

Every WatchGuard Pest Control customer relationship is built around reliable service, long-term protection, and peace of mind. Our goals for every customer include:

Reduced pest activity through targeted, preventative treatments
Fast, dependable response when pest problems arise
Clear communication about what we find, what we treat, and what to expect
Long-term protection plans designed around Southwest Florida’s year-round pest pressure
Professional service that respects your home, property, family, pets, and business
Consistent results without unnecessary treatments or cookie-cutter service
A trusted local pest control partner you can rely on season after season

At WatchGuard Pest Control, success means more than removing pests—it means helping customers feel confident that their property is protected, monitored, and cared for.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide pest control in Fort Myers, Florida?

Yes. WatchGuard Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest control throughout Fort Myers and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. We treat and help prevent common Florida pests including ants, roaches, spiders, rodents, mosquitoes, and other unwanted pests.

What areas of Southwest Florida do you serve?

We serve customers throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding SWFL communities. Contact us if you’re unsure whether your property falls within our service area.

What are the most common pests in Southwest Florida?

Southwest Florida’s warm, humid climate makes the area ideal for pests such as ants, cockroaches, spiders, mosquitoes, rodents, fleas, ticks, and other insects. Regular preventative pest control can help reduce activity before it becomes a larger infestation.

Do you offer pest control in Cape Coral?

Yes. We provide professional Cape Coral pest control services for homes, rental properties, businesses, and commercial facilities. Our treatments are designed around the year-round pest pressures common throughout Southwest Florida.

How often should I have pest control performed in Florida?

Because pests remain active throughout much of the year in Florida, many properties benefit from regular preventative pest control treatments. The ideal frequency depends on the property, pest activity, environment, and type of treatment being used.

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