How To Get Rid Of House Lizards

Lizards keep the insect population down, so it's best to chase them out instead of trying to poison or kill them. Check here ways to keep lizards out of your houses.

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How to get rid of lizards at home

Lizards are a very common companion in the houses. These little reptiles keep the insect population down, so it's best to chase them out instead of trying to poison or kill them. If you are afraid of lizards, the presence of one in your living room might be, creepy.

The common house lizards are called house geckos. These small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans. No matter how many times people say lizards are harmless, let's face it: they're still classified as creepy crawlies.

Here are the ways to get rid of lizards at home:

Check here the home remedies to get rid of lizards that you can employ within your house.

Place Onion or Garlic in Frequented Corners

The smell of garlic will drive them away. You can also put it near a small table fan, to blow it across the room.

Air Out Cabinets Regularly

Check the cabinets under sinks regularly, and try to keep them dry (use newspapers to line the base, and change them often). As an upside, this will also prevent wood rot, and help your cabinets last longer.

Use Naphthalene Balls

Naphthalene balls will drive away lizards, as well as many other kinds of bugs. Be careful not to put them in places where children could reach and accidentally swallow them.

Use Empty Eggshells

Lizards dislike the smell that comes from eggshells. Place the eggshells in locations around the house where lizards are often seen. They'll keep clear of any spaces with that eggy aroma.

Pepper Spray

You can make a pepper spay at home with black pepper. Make a crushed powder out of it and add water to it. Pepper spray creates a burning sensation on a lizard's body which will keep them away.

Dispose of open or Leftover Food

Exposed food is a favorite of lizards and helps them breed in your home. Never leave leftover food lying around. Leftover food attracts flies and ants, which indirectly attracts lizards, as well as lizards, eat insects.

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