How To Get Rid Of House Lizards

• Paste scotchtape (at least 1.2 inches wide) around places where lizards would usually enter or linger, e.g. through windows, door gaps, vents and rubbish chutes. The tape acts as a “fortress”.

  Leave a substantial portion of the tape exposed and position the sticky side on the reverse direction of the would-be approaching lizard so that the lizard need not get stuck onto the tape too soon, instead when it slowly approaches the non-sticky side, it would not force itself to “climb over” the tape.

  Be prepared that flying insects or other tiny creatures may get themselves stuck on the tape.

  Alternatively, surround the opening with strips (at least 1.2 inches wide) of fine mesh. Secure the mesh onto the wall with sealant. If the mesh as sharp ends, it would even be better. Make sure the holes on the mesh are too small for the baby geckos.

• There are non-toxic repellents available to spray or paint onto the wall or ceiling to make the surface too slippery for the lizard’s feet but you would need to re-coat the area every few months, depending on the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Sticky pads with baits will also trap them, if only the lizards would step on them.
• Do not place furniture too near the wall. Always leave a gap. Do not hang pictures or big mirrors. The idea here is to create less isolated hideouts for them.
• Select furniture either with no legs or with very high legs, i.e. high enough for the human eye to spot anything lying beneath that piece of furniture.
• Display fewer items on the kitchen top.
• Egg shells may drive them away probably because of their pointed edges.
• Shield windows or doorways with a mesh screen or mosquito net. The holes must be compact to deter entry.
• A type of white chalk targeted at cockroaches and ants seems to work well against lizards. Will not stain the surface and can wipe off easily. Draw unbroken lines. Re-application is necessary after 15 days or when chalk markings turn faint.

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