How to Keep the Lizards Out of My Room

If you live in a tropical or semi-tropical climate like Florida or Southern California, you can regularly expect to find ̶0;house lizards.̶1; Although some people don̵7;t mind these little critters, many people are afraid of them and try to keep them out at all costs. If you have a fear of lizards, there are a few preventative steps you can take to keep your house lizard free.

Things You'll Need

  • Flypaper
  • Bug spray
  • Citronella candles
  • Lizard repellent
  • Cat
  • Home repair supplies
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Instructions

    • 1

      Ensure that your house is free of insects. Like many animals, lizards go where there is food and they love to eat insects. Use an adhesive flypaper to catch flies and other insects in the home. Also, make use of bug spray and citronella candles to limit the food sources. This will make your home seem much less appealing.

    • 2

      Purchase a ̶0;house lizard̶1; repellant. Lizard repellents typically come in a powder- or liquid-based form. Use the repellant to trace around the perimeter of your home. This will help prevent lizards from entering your rooms.

    • 3

      Get a cat as a companion. Cats are great at catching mice and other house pests such as lizards. Allow the cat to roam around your house and garage and it will surely rid you of any pesky lizards.

    • 4

      Search the perimeter of your home for any cracks and holes. Lizards don̵7;t usually just walk in through the front door. They enter through small openings. Once you find these holes and cracks, fill them immediately to prevent further lizard encroachment.