How To Get Rid Of Lizards

Getting rid of lizards on your own requires a combination of prevention, habitat modification, and safe deterrents. While lizards aren’t typically dangerous, they can be a nuisance in homes and businesses. Here's how to get rid of lizards:

Remove Food Sources

Lizards primarily enter areas where insects are abundant. Reducing their food supply is key.

Control insects: Keep homes and businesses free of flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, and other bugs. Use insect traps, sprays, or natural repellents.
Keep food sealed: Store food in airtight containers. Clean crumbs, spills, and grease promptly.
Outdoor lighting: Insects are attracted to lights, which in turn attract lizards. Use yellow “bug lights” or minimize outdoor lighting near entrances.

Make the Environment Less Attractive

Lizards prefer dark, warm, and sheltered areas. Removing hiding spots makes your property less appealing.

Declutter: Remove piles of wood, cardboard, and debris.
Seal cracks and gaps: Use caulk or weatherstripping around doors, windows, and vents.
Trim plants: Keep shrubs and tree branches away from walls to prevent lizards from accessing rooftops and windows.

Use Natural Deterrents

Several substances naturally repel lizards. The following substances are safe and can be used indoors and outdoors:

Eggshells: Place broken eggshells near entry points. Lizards avoid areas with eggshells because they think predators are nearby.
Garlic or onion: Place slices near windows, doors, or corners.
Pepper sprays: Mix crushed red pepper with water and spray around areas where lizards appear.
Coffee and tobacco: Some people use coffee grounds or tobacco powder along baseboards and corners.

Use Traps (Non-Lethal)

If deterrents fail, traps can help capture lizards for relocation.

Sticky traps: These can be placed along walls, corners, or under furniture. Once trapped, release lizards far from the property.
Homemade traps: Small containers with a ramp and bait (like insects or water) can capture lizards safely.

Reduce Humidity

Lizards are attracted to moisture because it supports insects.

Fix leaks: Repair plumbing and remove standing water.
Use dehumidifiers: Particularly in basements, storage rooms, or enclosed spaces.

Prevent Re-entry

After removal, prevent lizards from returning:

Install fine mesh screens over vents, windows, and openings.
Keep doors closed, and repair damaged screens.
Maintain a clean, dry, and insect-free environment.

Avoid pesticides or chemicals intended for lizards—these can be toxic to humans, pets, and the environment. Be patient; controlling the environment and reducing food sources gradually drives lizards away. Focus on prevention, because once a lizard population establishes itself, it can be difficult to remove entirely without professional help.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Lizards

Our professional pest control is often the most effective and reliable way to get rid of lizards for several reasons, especially for homeowners or business owners dealing with persistent infestations:

Expertise in Identification and Behavior

Species-specific knowledge: Our professionals can identify the type of lizard and understand its habits, hiding spots, and peak activity times. Different species may require slightly different approaches.
Behavioral insight: Our pest control experts know how lizards move, where they nest, and what attracts them, which allows for a targeted and efficient removal strategy rather than trial-and-error.

Safe and Effective Removal

Safe methods: Our professionals use solutions that minimize harm to humans, pets, and the environment. Home remedies or chemical sprays can be unsafe or ineffective if misused.
Humane options: We can use traps and deterrents that safely remove or discourage lizards without killing them.

Long-Term Prevention

Comprehensive habitat modification: Our experts don’t just remove lizards—we reduce the factors that attract them, such as insect populations, moisture, and hiding places.
Sealing and structural fixes: Our professionals can identify gaps, vents, or roof openings that lizards use to enter, sealing them permanently to prevent re-entry.
Monitoring: We provide ongoing services to ensure the problem doesn’t return.

Time and Convenience

Removing lizards yourself can be labor-intensive, requiring constant maintenance, traps, cleaning, and deterrents. Our professionals can solve the problem quickly and efficiently.
Businesses, in particular, benefit from minimal disruption to operations, as lizard infestations can affect sanitation, safety, and customer perception.

Effectiveness Against Infestations

Persistent populations: Lizards reproduce quickly and can hide in hard-to-reach areas. DIY methods often fail to reach every hiding spot, meaning lizards return.
Integrated solutions: Our professionals use a combination of inspection, removal, exclusion, and deterrents—an integrated pest management approach that ensures lasting results.

Our professional pest control provides a thorough, safe, and permanent solution. While DIY methods can help reduce lizard activity, they rarely eliminate the problem entirely, particularly in larger homes or commercial spaces. Hiring our experts guarantees that the source of the infestation is addressed, not just the visible lizards.

Get Rid Of Lizards With Miche Pest Control

Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:

Personalized Service and Local Expertise: We know the specific pest pressures in the area—such as seasonal rodent activity, regional ant species, or local termite threats. Our technicians understand the environment, climate, and building types common to the area, allowing them to provide targeted, effective treatments.
High-Quality, Comprehensive Solutions: As a full-service provider, we doe’t just treat surface problems; we address the root causes. From inspections and prevention to exclusion and ongoing maintenance, we deliver complete, integrated pest management (IPM) programs designed to both eliminate infestations and prevent future ones.
Accountability and Reliability: We live and die by our reputation. We rely on trust, referrals, and repeat business, meaning we're committed to doing the job right the first time and providing exceptional customer care.
Faster Response Times: We respond quickly to emergencies and schedule services sooner than large, national chains. Especially when you’re dealing with urgent pest issues like rodents or wasps, that speed matters.
Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your property’s specific needs instead of using one-size-fits-all chemical treatments. This results in safer, more effective pest control that minimizes environmental impact and reduces unnecessary pesticide use.
Highly Trained, Experienced Technicians: We invest in training, certification, and continuing education for our technicians. We stay current on the latest pest biology, control techniques, and safety standards.
Long-Term Prevention and Value: Our focus on providing quality service means fewer callbacks, longer-lasting protection, and better value over time. Instead of repeated, temporary fixes, you get strategic solutions that protect your home or business for the long run and provide better peace of mind.

Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!