How to Get Rid of Lizards Permanently
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How to Get Rid of Lizards Permanently
Even though lizards are beneficial as they gobble up
a whole lot of nasty insects and spiders in your house,
most people feel fear and disgust for these creepy creatures.
Being small in size, lizards can easily enter homes and buildings
through vents, pipes, cracks around windows,
sliding doors and other crevices.
However, black droppings with white tips that lizards leave
behind are not only yucky to find but also potentially
harmful to your health.
#1. Keep Your House Clean
To prevent lizards from entering your home,
you must make them feel unwelcome.
This can be done by simply keeping your house clean.
Sweep and vacuum your house regularly.
Mop the floor regularly and especially after having your meal.
Take care of garbage, piles of magazines and storage boxes.
Keep the temperature inside your house cool,
as lizards prefer a warm environment.
#2. Seal Entry Points
When dealing with lizards, you must work diligently to seal up
all the entry points they use to get into your house.
These creepy crawlers can squish their scaly bodies through very small openings,
Thoroughly inspect the outside of your house and deal with any
cracks and holes.
Seal small cracks or holes in the walls using sealants.
Use metal screens in your windows and repair any screens that are torn.
Repair any fissures in the corners of your doors and windows.
Water pipes in your kitchen and bathrooms should be crack-free.
Ensure that your screen doors close tightly.
#3. Use Simple Cardboard Traps
Using commercial or homemade traps are a good way to get rid of lizards.
However, for this particular method to work, you must identify
how and where the lizards are getting into your house.
This is important so that you can place the traps near their entryways.
You can even make your own lizard traps with shoe boxes or water bottles.
Put food and a sticky pad (can also use wax strips) in the traps.
If you have too many lizards to catch, multiple traps will
be needed over a few days of trapping and removing.
#4. Use Pepper Spray
There are only a few pests that can bear the burning sensation
that pepper spray causes, and lizards are no exception.
Pepper spray will irritate the lizards and make them run away.
Fill a small spray bottle with water.
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pepper powder to it.
Put the cap on and shake it well to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
Spray the solution around your kitchen racks, corners, under the stove,
windowsills, behind furniture and anywhere else you’ve seen lizards.
Repeat once daily for a few days until you are satisfied with the results.
#5. Lemongrass
Insects and pests hate the strong citrus smell of lemongrass.
It works as a great lizard repellent, too.
Put a few drops of lemongrass essential oil in different areas
of your house where you spot lizards frequently.
Another option is to hang used lemongrass teabags in areas
where you find lizard droppings. Replace every few days.
Alternatively, you can burn lemongrass and walk around your house
with it to spread the smell to help repel lizards. Do this every couple of days.
#6. Camphor
The strong smell of camphor can also help drive away lizards from your house.
Place camphor balls in different corners of your house where you
usually spot these creepy crawlers.
Another option is to put a few drops of camphor oil in areas
of your house where you find lizards most.
#7. Get a Cat to Chase Them Out
If you do not have a pet cat, it is time to bring one home.
Cats simply love to catch lizards and rodents.
They’ll quickly nab lizards whenever they see one.
So, to take control ofthe lizard population in your home,
get a cute cat to help you out.
Some Additional Tips:
As light attracts lizards, it is recommended to keep the lights off
when you discover any lizards. It’s best to chase away lizards at night,
as most of them prefer to come out in the evening.
Change the shells every three to four weeks,
until you no longer see any of these creepy creatures in your premises.
Suspending onion slices or garlic pieces against the walls of
your house can help repel the lizards.
Approach lizards quietly and cautiously, as even a small signal
will cause them to run and hide.
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