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How can I prevent geckos from getting into my fridge?

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Keep the fridge closed.

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Will geckos hurt me?

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The common house gecko is not poisonous. If you look into a gecko's mouth, you may also notice that they do not have sharp teeth, or any teeth at all. So no, they cannot hurt you.

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How do I catch geckos without sticky traps?

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At night, leave a light source (such as a flashlight) in a box in the place they normally hang out, and let the moths and other insects get drawn to it. Soon the geckos will make their way to the light source because of the warmth from the light and the readily-available food. Shut the box lid once they're in the box, and release them outside. Place some natural deterrents around the house, like garlic cloves, chopped onion, homemade pepper spray, or mothballs to keep them from returning.

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Is it possible that I've kicked the same gecko out of my room 3 times within the space of a month?

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Anything is possible, maybe something in your room is attracting it, like a scent or sound. Search it up.

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How do I get rid of geckos in my home?

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Getting rid of the insects that are attracting them is your best bet. No nasty insects, no geckos.

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Geckos are in my herb garden and my flower pots. Will they harm my herbs and gardenias?

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Unlikely, as geckos eat mostly insects and are good for your garden.

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How do I get a gecko out of a lanai without harming him?

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How did he get in? I have a very small gap on the bottom of the post that holds the roll-up hurricane shutters in place -- this is where they enter for me. So I get a broom and, without hurting them, kind of guide the gecko towards the opening. Then I spray cleaning or Off bug spray in the area to remind them not to come back. Works for a few weeks, but you should clean the lanai weekly.

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Will a poisonous gecko hurt me?

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Geckos are not poisonous. They are not dangerous either.

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How do I get rid of dangerous geckos?

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Geckos are nonpoisonous, however, they can bite if stressed but their bite doesn't affect or pierce the skin. To get rid of them you can use the methods stated above such as placing garlic, onion slices and egg shells around the house.

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Are all geckos harmful to human beings?

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No, most geckos are the opposite. A gecko is like a spider: considered a pest, yet it really kills the true pests. You can catch a gecko with a butterfly net and keep it as a pet, it is thst harmless.

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Is killing a gecko illegal?

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No, most likely not, but you shouldn't kill one anyway. Simply release it into the wild.

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How do I get rid of common geckos if I have high ceilings and can't really reach the area where I usually see them?

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You could try to bait a trap in a place that they might cross when they try getting to the floor. Go to the pet store and get a few crickets. Put them in a very slippery-sided container made of glass, and apply a baby powder and alcohol solution near the top to prevent the geckos from getting out. Wait until the next day, and if everything goes well, you should have no crickets and at least one gecko in the trap.

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Will a gecko eat my clothes?

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No, geckos will not eat your clothes. They only eat insects.

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Are geckos poisonous to dogs?

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No, geckos are not poisonous to dogs. Geckos aren't poisonous.

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I found a gecko in my wardrobe. Is it harmful?

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No, as geckos have no teeth and are not poisonous. They won't eat your clothes either, as they are insectivores.

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How do I humanely get rid of common house geckos?

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You can use the steps listed in the article, or you can call a professional to remove them for you.

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How can I get rid of a gecko?

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You can follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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Can I use a yellow light to keep geckos away?

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That will not be effective. Geckos are not concerned with spectrums of light. Nocturnal geckos will flee from bright light, but I wouldn't consider it a longterm solution if you have geckos.

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Why do geckos in my home flee very quickly when I turn on the lights in the evening?

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Geckos have very large eyes and can see very well. So, when you turn on the light, they are probably irritated because their eyes are very sensitive.

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Will bright lights keep geckos away?

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No, they will attract them. Bright lights attract a gecko's food source, which will just cause more geckos to come.

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Can geckos swim or breath underwater?

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Geckos can swim, poorly. They sort of flail and flop, but they can get out of standing water. They cannot breathe underwater.

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What happens if a gecko urinates on a human?

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Geckos actually don't urinate. They excrete urates, which are solid.

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Will insect repellent kill a gecko?

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No, but it could make the gecko sick if it ingests the repellent or ingests an insect that was killed due to the repellent.

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Will the same deterrents work for skinks?

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Some of these strategies like cutting off the food source will prevent skinks, but some of the strategies above will not repel skinks.

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Will cigarette smoke keep geckos away from my house?

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No, it won't.

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If a gecko pees on me, could it harm me in any way?

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You will not be physically harmed by gecko pee, just wash your hands thoroughly afterwards for sanitary reasons.

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How many geckos are born at one time?

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21-3 is pretty much standard. A female will usually lay about 10 eggs per year.

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Do geckos bite?

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Yes, but only if they are stressed, and they don't do much damage. They rarely even break the skin.

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If a gecko enters my aquarium, will it kill my fish?

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No, geckos only eat insects. Besides, if it gets inside your aquarium, it will probably die soon. Remove it and return it to its natural environment.

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Do geckos make a mating sound or a croaking sound?

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Yes they can but mostly chirps or clicks and squeaks. Some of these sounds are inaudible to humans.

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