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Getting Rid Of Lizards

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Date: 08/04/2008 Topics: Pest Control > Reptiles | Readers Request > Pests  
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I live in Texas and I have those brown/white striped lizards with ridges along their neck and back, I am terrified of them. They're on my porch and windows and multiplying. I'll do anything to get rid of them. Can anyone please help?

Betty
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By T.M.R (1) Contact
O my gosh I cannot believe that there are so many other people out there who are as scared of lizards as i am! I hate summer cause I am even afraid to leave my house at night. There must be something that has been tried and tested and definitely keeps lizards far, far away?

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By jennifer (Guest Post)
Ugh! I just came home, and found 2 lizards in my living room, and both my cats were happily lounging on the furniture. So I guess my hopes that cats would deter lizards is doomed? What's the deal?

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By Norma (Guest Post)
I am sorry as cute and adorable as they are, I live in Florida, in a module and I have a infestation of lizards. They are ever where and getting in my home. The poop all over my porch and are getting on my nerves. Please there must be an answer. I realize the take care of the bugs, but I have a pest control firm for that. HELP! And by the way, I tried the moth balls I think they enjoy them.

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By tee71 (Guest Post)
Thank you Brenda. I'm getting moth balls tomorrow-- I know they worked in LA where I'm from to rid your yard of snakes so this makes sense. Thanks again, Betty

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By tee71 (Guest Post)
Thanks j.d.---I'll try the mothballs. Can't have cat where I live and I'm not home enough to care for pet. Really hope the moth balls work--thanks again, Betty

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By J D (Guest Post)
The lizards you are talking about are called Mountain Boomers. Don't let a cat kill your lizards. Put mothballs around the house and the lizards won't go near them. If you kill off the lizards you'll have a bug problem.

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By Brenda (Guest Post)
Betty, I have used mothballs scattered on the windowsills, etc. with great success.

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By WildIrish (138) Profile Contact
Please, DON'T try to get rid of the lizards! They help keep bug populations under control. They're at your house, because they're finding bugs for food. If you get rid of the lizards, you'll end up with a lot of pests that will freak you out even more.

Why do you fear innocent lizards, anyway? They don't harm humans, and they're adorable. When I lived in Arizona, one of the things I enjoyed most in our backyard was watching the little lizards sunning themselves on our fence.

Before she passed away, my aunt (God rest her soul) just adored spotting lizards on the fence. She was terminally ill, and sometimes got confused about things...it was cute how she'd sometimes call the geckos "Geicos" (after the talking lizard on TV!).

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By Rosemarie (Guest Post)
We have a troop of feral cats that we've had spayed, basic shots, etc and do feed them. Unfortunately, they have taken to eating the geckoes which I enjoy seeing. So, though it is not what I like, they do an effective job. Oddly, they do not eat the toads (good) but the toads share their cat food. Perhaps that will help you. Other friends with cats tell me their cats get quite a few geckoes also.

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By Linda (Guest Post)
Lizards are just native to your environment and won't hurt you. They eat bugs so they are good guys.

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By badwater (751) Contact
Get you a cat. Not only will they help out with your lizard population, but mice, & other rodents, as well as be your new best friend.

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By Cyinda (1317) Profile Contact
There's a site online that sells fake OWLS (to get rid of birds) & since owls are most likely predators of lizards, these MAY also scare away lizards. Another thing you may try is those plug-in rodent & pest deterrents. You'd have to plug it out on your porch in an outdoor outlet. They work by putting out a high pitch frequency that humans can't hear. They advertise that they are safe for pets.

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