🦎 Why Geckos and House Lizards Invade:
- They follow insects, their food source.
- They seek warm, dark places to hide.
- They are drawn to leftover food, crumbs, and open windows with lights on at night.
✅ Natural Tricks to Get Rid of Geckos
1. Garlic and Onion Spray
Why it works: The strong smell of sulfur repels geckos.
What you need:
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 small onion
- 300 ml of water
- Spray bottle
Instructions:
- Blend garlic and onion with water.
- Strain and pour into a spray bottle.
- Spray near windows, walls, and gecko-prone corners.
- Reapply every 2–3 days.
2. Eggshell Trick
Why it works: Geckos perceive eggshells as a predator’s presence.
What to do:
- Place clean, dry eggshell halves in corners of rooms, near doors, or windows.
- Replace every 1–2 weeks.
3. Pepper Spray
What you need:
- 1 tablespoon of crushed black pepper
- 200 ml water
- Spray bottle
Instructions:
- Mix well and spray on walls or ceilings where geckos are seen.
- The irritation from pepper drives them away.
4. Mothballs (Naphthalene Balls)
Caution: Use only in areas away from food and pets.
Place mothballs in kitchen cabinets, behind furniture, or near entry points. The smell discourages lizards from staying.
5. Seal Entry Points
- Close gaps in doors, windows, and ceilings.
- Install fine mesh screens over windows and vents.
- Keep lights off near open windows at night to avoid attracting insects.
🧼 Extra Tip: Cleanliness Matters
- Wipe away food spills immediately.
- Don’t leave dirty dishes overnight.
- Dispose of trash regularly to avoid attracting bugs.