How Do Wall Geckos get into the house?

Obvious entry points are cracks and gaps in door, windows, and screens. Often in warm environments where they live, people leave windows and doors wide open for ventilation so geckos have easy access. read more

I would consider it bad luck to kill a gecko in your home, but have been known to catch and release, to make my wife happy. The one place that can really cause trouble is when they get in the car. Having one jump on you, or run up your leg while driving can be quite startling and very dangerous. read more

Do not plant succulents: if a gecko cannot find any water for hydration, it will nibble on succulents to survive. Trim back your bushes, especially those close to your house, because geckos love places to hide. Placing some netting over your shrubs will keep geckos from using them as hideouts. read more

Getting rid of geckos may seem like a puzzling task. Remember, geckos can flatten their bodies into extremely tight spaces and will make their way inside the house any way they can. Look for any cracks or small holes in the walls of the house and fill them with caulking. Replace any screens that have holes. read more