Do not crush the eggshells, leave them in two halves. One two-halves pair at every entrance should be enough: the geckos just need to run into it, then they’ll run away from it. To keep the eggshells fresh, change them every 3 to 4 weeks. [3] X Research source
A good position to place the flypaper is on the inside of the light bulb’s shade/housing. You can also set glue boards or sticky cards near windows or other outdoor entryways. If you find a live gecko stuck in one of your sticky traps, you can unstick it and set it free by pouring vegetable oil over the trap while slowly peeling the animal from the glue. Be sure to gently pull up on the animal, and only where the oil has worked on the glue. The gecko can injure itself while struggling with the glue, which is why glue traps are not typically recommended.
Cayenne pepper or chili powder can be used in place of pepper. [10] X Research source Tabasco sauce can be used in place of the home-made pepper-spray. [11] X Research source Warning: spraying too much may repel ‘’you’’ from your home, so be mindful of its irritating effect.
Maintain the general cleanliness of your home by keeping the floor swept and not leaving piles of stuff lying around, such as laundry, newspapers, boxes, etc. [13] X Research source Keep your furniture six inches from the walls and don’t hang up many pictures: geckos are nocturnal and like warm, dark places to hide out during the day. [14] X Research source Keep your thermostat turned down as low as you can handle: geckos like the warmth and humidity of your home when it gets cool at night. [15] X Research source If you have any leaky faucets or pipes or any area that generally offers stagnant water in a humid environment – fix them and remove the water because geckos are drawn to those environments. [16] X Research source
Remove any places where water can stagnate, such as birdbaths, as these are the breeding grounds for insects geckos prey upon and sources of hydration to geckos. [17] X Research source Water your yard sparingly, as lizards enjoy the moist environment and will drink the water for hydration. [18] X Research source Do not plant succulents: if a gecko cannot find any water for hydration, it will nibble on succulents to survive. [19] X Research source Trim back your bushes, especially those close to your house, because geckos love places to hide. [20] X Research source Placing some netting over your shrubs will keep geckos from using them as hideouts. [21] X Research source Use outdoor lighting sparingly, as it draws insects that geckos prey upon. If you must use outdoor lighting, consider sodium vapor or yellow lights. [22] X Research source
Cover your garbage cans and recyclables container. Don’t leave glasses of water lying around for long periods of time. Make sure water is not stagnating in your sink or bathtub.
Also, try to clean up after you eat: soiled napkins, crumbs, and unwashed dishes are alluring to ants.
If you find your cucumber peels are attracting ants, you can always use Borax: sprinkle somewhere there is high roach traffic and you should see their population drop in about a month. Contrary to popular belief, Borax is only mildly toxic to humans and pets.
Seal any spaces that lead outside, such as the sealing around your windows and doors. [30] X Research source Trap unwanted spiders by placing glue boards in garbage cans, basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. [31] X Research source If your spider problem is overwhelming, you might need to spray spider insecticide or call a team of professionals. [32] X Research source
A shallow bowl filled with molasses (or beer) diluted with water will eliminate crickets inside and outside your home: they’ll jump right in![33] X Research source Keep your grass cut short in your yard because crickets thrive in tall grass. [34] X Research source
