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In this article, I am going to talk about “how to get rid of lizards”. There are several ways. You may also know some ways to get rid of lizards or geckos from your home.

But in this article, you will learn potent and less-known ways to get rid of lizards from any type of premise or building. Whether you wish to get rid of lizards from your house or your shop and office, you will find these tips truly effective. 

The presence of lizards in the home can make you frightened, like cockroaches. I am pretty sure that you enjoyed my earlier article –

If you have the presence of lizards at your home then you don’t need to fret at all. There are certain efficacious tips for getting rid of lizards from home or office permanently.

Brief information about lizards

Lizards or geckos are found across the world. They are reptiles, with over 6,000 species. They can be spotted in houses, gardens, parks, and jungles. Lizards found in homes, offices, or other human-made structures are called “common house lizards”. They are also known as the Pacific house geckos, the Asian house geckos, wall geckos, house lizards, or moon lizards. Plus, they can be spotted in different colors and sizes.

Lizards feed on insects and bugs. And hence they contribute to our ecosystem by keeping a balance in the environment. Most lizards are not harmful but still many people especially children or women are horrified. They may bring problems to your home. Their eggs and droppings will make your home dirty and may transmit diseases such as Salmonella. So, sometimes it becomes necessary to get rid of lizards from the place you are living or working.

There are several techniques and methods that you can use to get rid of lizards from your home or office. You can choose between a natural remedy and a chemical remedy to your lizard problem. There are many lizard control products available in the market you can purchase for the purpose. But before attempting any natural or chemical-based lizard control product, I would suggest you try preventive measures to eradicate the root cause. For better result you can also get pest control in your city.

Here, I share you with 10 lesser-known tips for keeping lizards at bay. And I am very excited for that.

10+ Potent Methods to Get Rid of Lizards

1. Lower the temperature of your room

One of the best and easy things you can do to repel the lizards from your home is lowering the room temperature. Remember your biology class – Lizards cannot survive in cold climates. They cannot regulate their own body temperature. So, this is the hack. Lower down the temperature to make house geckos uncomfortable. Keep the room chilly around 22 degrees centigrade at least. This will work wonderfully and keep lizards at bay.

2. Do not leave food uncovered

You must know that exposed food is a favorite of geckos (lizards). This habit will help lizards breed in your home. This is also not a good habit at all. Leftover food will different types of pests and bugs such as ants, cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes. And obviously, lizards will also come there as they feed on insects and pests. So, you must avoid this habit.

3. Check the place under the sink and clean it

Under the sink is the place which is considered as a favorite place for geckos to hangout. It is the place where they also prefer to lay their legs. They usually like the place which is dark and damp. And under the sink is that place indeed. One of the best reasons for living lizards under the sink is the availability of food and water for them. So, check this place regularly, clean thoroughly, and keep it dry.

4. Seal the cracks on doors, windows, and walls

The cracks on the walls, doors, or windows serve as a fine hideout for lizards. They can also sever as entry points for those geckos that you want to get rid of. So, what you need to do is sealing every crack on the windows, doors, and walls of your home. This method will also stop other pests from entering your home. Plus, this will make your home neat and clean.

5. Keep cats at your home

Get a cat. What is the hack? Well, let me tell you. Cats are natural predators of geckos or lizards. Thus, having a cat in the house can help you get rid of lizards and rats as well. Apart from lizards, cats can also help you reduce the population of rats (rodents) in your home. So, you may consider this way to keep lizards at bay from your home.

6. Use eggshells to repel lizards

Don’t be surprised. It is true. Eggshells are a popular hack to keep lizards at bay. All you need to do is placing the eggshells in the corner of your home, on windows, or in the locations where lizards are frequently seen. Let’s now understand the reason behind it. Eggshells contain sulphur that has a strong smell. The smell of the eggshells will make the lizards assume that there is a bird (the lizard’s natural predator) nearby. And hence, lizards won’t enter the area. Plus, sulphur found in eggshells may cause a burning sensation to the lizard’s abdomen. So, using eggshells can be a great way to keep lizards away from home.

7. Use shallots or onions repel geckos

You might have shallots or onions in your kitchen. You should know that shallots are a great repellent for lizards and other pests. Plus, they are an eco-friendly way to keep lizards at bay. To keep lizards out, cut or grind the shallots and place them in the corner of your home, on windows, or in the locations where the appearance of lizards is often seen. This method will work like using eggshells because shallots or onions also contain sulphur.

8. Use garlic or garlic juice mixture to repel lizards

Garlic also contains sulphur. It has a very strong smell which is not liked by lizards at all. Lizards don’t enter the area where the smell of sulphur/garlic is. You can place garlic clove or crushed garlic in the entrance areas, in the corner of your home, or in the location where they are found commonly. You can also use garlic juice mixture spray to make the lizards run away.

9. Use naphthalene balls (mothballs or phenyl tablets)

Keep the naphthalene balls (mothballs or phenyl tablets) in the corner of your home, on windows & doors, and in the hiding areas of the lizards. Due to the strong smell of the phenyl tablet, lizards won’t enter your home. You can also place mothballs (phenyl tablets) inside your wardrobe or cabinet.

10. Use lizard repellent spray

Use lizard repellent spray. You can easily find it at departmental stores or supermarkets. Spray the liquid where lizards often come or stay. This will deter them from coming. Existing ones will also run away. You can also use homemade lizard repellent spray. Create a mixture of vinegar, water, lemon juice, and chilli powder. Spray the content onto the lizard infested surfaces. This will deter lizards from the surfaces you have sprayed.

In Conclusion

Lizards are one of the very common household pests. They are found almost in every home. And there are several ways to keep them away from the house. Killing the lizards are not recommended.

Instead, you should use the way to keep them at bay. I have mentioned several unique ways to get rid of lizards or geckos naturally. Pick the methods(s), you are most comfortable with. Professional pest control service may also help you get rid of lizards. Also know, lizards eat insects and bugs. Hence, they are very good to have around your home.

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Home is a question of innumerable people from all around the world. Cockroach! The name itself is a fear for many, especially children and women. Some men also are scared of roaches, and I am one of them.

Cockroaches or roaches are the most disgusting and despised creatures on the planet. They can be found anywhere, be it your house or workplace. They are unwanted nuisances and can be the scariest thing in your home.

The presence of roaches in a premise spread infects foodstuffs and thus spreads harmful diseases. They can spoil your food, damage books, wallpapers, garments, and electronics. Children and kids can be highly affected by infections spread by roaches.

Not only roaches spread diseases but they are also associated with a dirty environment. They may come from a very dirty place and crawl over your favorite food. Would you like to eat such polluted food? Absolutely not!

You start looking at how to get rid of cockroaches effectively from the moment you have seen their signs in your home. In every Indian household, the presence of cockroaches can be observed.

Once roaches make their presence in your home, it can be extremely difficult to kick them out. In fact, they are ever running annoying pests, no matter how hard you try to get rid of them, they keep coming on.

So, how can you get rid of such problematic creatures from your home? There is a professional pest control solution that can effectively eradicate roaches from your home.

But it can be an expensive affair. Apart from this, there are certain techniques and home remedies by which you can get rid of cockroaches effectively.

What acts as the best way to get rid of cockroaches? Let’s find out.

18 Best Ways to Get Rid of Cockroach at Home

1. Restrict water sources

More often than not, cockroaches are found around a source of water. You must know the fact that roaches can survive for a month in the absence of any food, but no more than a week without water. Hence, one of the best things you can do is cut off water sources. Fix all the water leaks in your house including the kitchen and bathroom.

2. Keep the house clean

There are fewer chances of the presence of cockroaches in a neat and clean house. So, make sure you regularly clean your house thoroughly. The first place to start is the kitchen because the kitchen has all that roaches love. Don’t leave leftover food in dishes. And don’t put them in the kitchen sink. Was your dishes promptly and put food away promptly after having your meals.  Keep the sink area clean. If possible, don’t place a dustbin in your kitchen. Pay attention to kitchen drawers regularly and keep them organized and clean. Also, pay special attention to cooktops and range tops, as roaches love oil and grease.

3. Don’t leave food uncovered

Cockroaches will very conveniently attach food that is uncovered. So, make efforts to hide your food. Never keep foodstuff open for extended hours. Cover loose foodstuff properly and keep food containers sealed. Don’t leave fruits on the countertop and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink for overnight or extended hours. These will minimize the risk of cockroaches coming into your kitchen.

4. Remove trash regularly

Have a dustbin with a lid in your house. Don’t use a dustbin without a lid. You will use this through leftover foods or other wastages. Make sure the dustbin is always covered. Through away the leftovers and wastages on a regular basis. Don’t be lazy and skip a day to clean the dustbin. Also, clean the dustbin on a regular basis before putting it again in its place.

5. Use professional roach gel bait

Cockroach bait is a modern pest control technique that is used for the extermination of despised and harmful cockroaches at indoor locations, such as homes and offices.

More often than not, commercial road bait is a gel material housed in a childproof case. It contains slow-working poison mixed with attractive food for cockroaches. When cockroaches eat the bait gel, they generally return to their nest and kill other cockroaches. You can purchase cockroach bait from your neighborhood stores.

Identify the problem area and popular cockroach hiding spots. You may encounter roaches behind the refrigerator, under the sink, in corners, in the bathroom cabinets, and crevices in cabinets. Place roach-killing gel bait. Roaches will most probably eat the poisonous gel and take it back to the nest and will kill other cockroaches.

6. Use homemade cockroach baits (Boric Acid + Sugar)

Using boring acid is one of the best ways to kill different types of pests including cockroaches and ants. It has been proven that boric acid can be highly effective at killing cockroaches and a variety of other pests.

The mixture of boric acid and sugar acts as a highly effective roach bait. You can prepare homemade bait by mixing three parts of boric acid with one part of powdered sugar.

The sugar attracts the cockroaches, while the boric acid kills them. Sprinkle the mixture at popular cockroach hiding spots such as behind the refrigerator, under the sink, in corners, and in the bathroom cabinets. Don’t sprinkle the mixture at the place where little fingers or noses can reach. Although boric acid is not considered toxic, it cannot be safe for consumption.

This is the most common and effective way to get rid of cockroaches at the home, office, or kitchen,

7. Use homemade cockroach baits (Baking Soda + Sugar)

The mixture of baking soda and powdered sugar is a simple, safe yet highly effective cockroach-killing homemade bait. It can effectively help you get rid of harmful and despised roaches. If you will use this mixture then you can notice a quick decline in the population of roaches as a result.

The best thing about this homemade roach bait is it is completely safe. To make the mixture, take an equal part of baking soda and powdered sugar in a bowl, and mix them well.

Sprinkle the mixture at popular cockroach hiding spots such as behind the refrigerator, under the sink, and in corners.

The sugar in the mixture will lure the roaches and baking soda will add stomach gas to roaches, causing them to die over time.

This method is also the most common and effective way to get rid of cockroaches at home, office, or kitchen,

8. Use a solution of soap/fabric softener and water

You might have a fabric softener in your home. The solution of fabric softener or water is one of the best and easy ways to kill adult roaches. You can also use the solution of soap and water for the same purpose.

Make a light solution of fabric softener or soap and water and place the mixture in a spray bottle. When you see any cockroach in your home, spray the solution over it.

The solution will create a thin film over the roaches and they will die due to suffocation.

9. Use bay leaves as cockroach repellent

More often than not, bay leaves are found in every Indian kitchen. They have a hard fragrance and increase the taste of our food as well. You will be amazed to know the fact that cockroaches don’t like the smell of bay leaves.

And hence, bay leaves work as a natural roach repellent. The main benefit of using bay leaves is they are completely safe. To get started, you will need to make a powder of the bay leaves.

Use mortar and pestle to make the powder of bay leaves. Sprinkle the powder at popular cockroach hiding spots. Due to the hard smell of this powder, roaches will be repelled.

10. Use cucumber peels or sliced cucumbers as repellent

Cucumber peels or sliced cucumber also work as a cockroach repellent. Some find it effective, while others don’t find it efficient. But giving it a try will not harm you anyhow. The smell of cucumbers is intolerable for cockroaches. Place cucumber sliced and peels at roach prone area. I hope, it will work.

Lemon peels and lemon juice also work as an excellent cockroach repellent.

11. Use store-bought cockroach traps

Professional traps are used to lure cockroaches and trap them with an adhesive. There are different types of cockroach traps available in the market. You can find it from your local stores and online as well. Buy several roach traps and place them at cockroach hiding spots or prone areas. This method will be an effective way to kill the small population of adult roaches. But it will not affect the nest of roaches.

12. Use water jars to trap roaches

Try this method to trap adult cockroaches and kill them. It’s a simple yet effective homemade trap. It will lure and trap the roaches in a jar placed next to a wall. The roach will drop into the jar and not escape. You can place any bait such as water and coffee grounds in the jar. Keep in mind, this will never affect the roaches’ nest and eggs.

13. Try soda bottle traps

This is a simple yet effective trap that you can give a try to. Take an empty plastic soda bottle. Cut off the top where it bends. Flip the top and place it into the body of the bottle. It will look like a funnel inside the bottle. Use adhesive tape to seal around the rim. Pour some soapy water or the solution of water and fabric softener inside the bottle. Place this trap in the cockroach-prone area. Notice the effect. Chances are that roaches will crawl into the trap and down.

14. Seal the entry points and hiding spots

Cockroaches may hide in the cracks on the walls. Cracks on the exterior walls may be entering point into your house. So, seal the cracks on the exterior walls so that roaches cannot enter your home. Also, seal the cracks on the interior walls so that you don’t leave hiding spots for roaches.

15. Use an insecticide spray to kill roaches

If homemade methods are not working to kill or repel roaches then get some insecticide that is labeled for use against cockroaches. Spray the insecticide at a cockroach-prone area or wherever they may be hiding or entering your house. Keep in mind, it is a toxic method and hence keep your children out of the way when you are spraying it. Additionally, you must follow the safety instruction given on the product’s label.

16. Use a liquid concentrate to kill roaches

More often than not, liquid concentrates are used by professional pest exterminators. But nowadays, they are also made for use by the common people. To get started, dilute the concentrate with water and then spray over the cockroach hiding areas. Since it is a poison, keep your children out of the way when you are spraying it. Additionally, you must follow the safety instruction given on the product’s label. Don’t forget to wipe away or mop the surface after spraying the solution. Generally, this method will prevent roaches for 1 or 2 weeks.

17. Use professional-grade pesticides

If your home has a serious infestation of cockroaches then you can use professional-grade pesticides. There are several types of professional-grade pesticides available in the market you can purchase for the purpose of killing cockroaches. These products may be available in the form of sprays, glue traps, and baits. It is recommended that you should use this method if nothing works. While using professional-grade pesticides, make sure kids are not around.

Warning: Professional-grade pesticide is a very strong poison. And, it will harm anyone who eats it.

18. Use professional pest control service

If you have a serious infestation of cockroaches in your home and nothing works for you then don’t delay using a professional pest control service. There are several pest control companies in Delhi, Gurgaon, and other cities that can provide you with highly effective cockroach control services.

Key Takeaway

There can be several other effective ways to get rid of cockroaches. Using the aforementioned methods may help you get rid of cockroaches efficiently. I believe that you should not use insecticide methods or using strong pesticides on your own because it can be risky. In serious infestation, you must use a professional cockroach control service. Professional pest exterminators know better ways to easily identify the hiding spots of roaches and kill them as soon as possible.

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Do you want to get rid of pests from your premise? If yes, this blog is for you.

Your daily life is becoming a challenge because of the pest and if you think to use pesticides, then you should take a pause and try the other methods. It is perfectly problem-solving but if it is at the early stage, then there are many ways you have to solve the issues. Want the details, then here is the article that will state you all.

Hygiene:  Best Method to Get Rid of Pests

When your place will be clean and the pests will not get any food, then how do they sustain themselves. At the same time, if there is no condition to live and breed, then obviously, the counts will be few. Want to know about the ways to take for the hygiene, then here are the same:

1. Clean up after the meals and throw the wastage in the bit. Include this in your daily practice and keep dishes kept dry.
2. The cardboard, floors and more should be free from the food.
3. Cover the scrap food and more before throwing those to the bin.
4. Clean regularly behind the refrigerator, stove and another related place.
5. Keep the food in the tight container so that no pest gets its sharing from that.
6. Using your toilet should be something that you need to take care of. Make sure that the entire area of the toilet is clean. Flush toilet papers to keep everything clean.
7. Your drainage system and more are free from the pests and properly cover.

Remember that those are the little things you need to take care of even the pesticides are used because if those are gone, then also they will not leave the scope of returning those back to your home. So, maintaining hygiene is the only way for you.

Biological Pest Control

You can go with this control method as well. It helps you to get the best benefits of Pest Control. This method does not require the use of pesticides.

1. Australian native fish you can use to eat the mosquito larvae in water bodies.
2. You can use the dung beetle and more to control the breeding of the flies and more.

Surely, this way will help you more to achieve a good experience. So, as per your issues, you should keep noticing what will help you. And sort of the things as per that.

Organic Treatment to Get Rid of Pests

You may use the organic way to control the pests. This is something you use to curb pests from your home. This method is harmful to those pests. But it does not harm plants and other things. So, it is a wise decision to use the organic pest control method. At the same time, it is also true that this is the most cost-effective way as well. So, you just go for it, and the rest of the things will be perfect.

Chemical Pesticides to Get Rid of Pests

This is also an effective way, and it can be used in your home, store, office, and all the places where you want to. You can use this in any form as well. So, whatever your requirements are, you should give importance to that. But remember one thing that before using the same, you should cover all your food items and get the assurance that those will not harmful for your plants, pets and of course for you and other residents. If you use it on your own, then it will be needed that you keep checking the instruction and you have to be assured that there are no mistakes. Once, all those things will be done, then there will be no risk.

Regardless, these are the ways you need to take for the best pest control. It can be possible that the expertise is demands along with the understanding that you don’t have, then obviously, you can hire the best organization for the same. They will rightly assist you to achieve your goal.

The selection process may create confusion because each organization can claim that the services you get here will be impossible to own anywhere else. So, you just invest your time to know their last performed projects and also which is the way you want to take should be the other things to consider at the time of appointment.

If you want to request anything, then get the assurance first that the organization will arrange the same as well. Remember that the best selection will fulfill all your desire that you want to know, and their expertise will give you relief from the same. So, go ahead and enjoy the same. Don’t forget to share your experience and help many people to make the best call for the Pest Control Services in Delhi.

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