The one place where you are supposed to feel safe and comfortable is your home. However, nothing can ruin your pleasant haven in the way that a pest problem can. The word pest may immediately evoke images of your typical "creepy crawlies" like spiders and other insects. Still, a pest can be any animal that could be harmful to you or your property. From gnats to rats and even caterpillars, they are just bad news, and you can't allow them to infest your home.

For every one that exists, many problems go along with them. They can carry viruses, bacteria, and parasites, many of which can negatively affect your health. Some do not need to transmit any disease to be a threat to people. Even the more harmless appearing ones can cause significant problems. The Florida-exclusive Red Widow Spider is similar to the Black Widow and has venom that contains a neurotoxin. The Saddle Back Caterpillar and the Buck Moth Caterpillar are covered in venomous spines. The Saddle Back's venom can kill tissue or cause blood vessels to explode, and the Buck Moth's sting is excruciating and can cause anaphylaxis.

A pest problem can also cause tremendous damage to your home. Like many others, they will not just gnaw on your walls and drive you crazy with their scurrying noises. They also deposit their bodily waste all over the place. Each rat leaves behind around 40-50 pellets per day, with those pellets carrying potentially life-threatening diseases. A rodent problem can cost thousands of dollars in repairs.

Despite being one of the more benign insects that can infest your home because they cannot hurt you, silverfish will eat a lot of household items, from your books and clothes to the insulation in your walls. Some pests can destroy everything you own — even breaking your spirits if you allow them to.

The peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is free from obnoxious and dangerous pests is priceless. However, having a pest-free home is significantly less than the cost of fixing the damage after the fact.

The good news is that there are experts out in the world who professionally excel at battling the pests back and restoring the sanctity of your home. Walter Salazar Pest Control, LLC can specifically target and exterminate the ones you may already have through a thorough inspection followed by a professional interior and exterior treatment. This will ensure that we not only eradicate your current pests but also prevent them from returning and have a guarantee to back them up.

You do not have to wait until they become a problem to start protecting your home. We also offer quarterly comprehensive preventative treatment. Contact us for a free inspection today; you'll be happy that you did. Take back the sanctuary. We service Lehigh Acres and the surrounding areas.