The house gecko is a type of lizard that has an extraordinary ability to crawl onto any surface. Sophisticated linkage buttons in each of the five fingers allow it to even walk upside down on the ceiling. Their ability to attach themselves to surfaces is so strong that geckos that had died were found still glued to the ceiling.
Geckos feed on insects and small arthropods and are not harmful to people. However, they constitute an aesthetic problem and it can be extremely difficult to sleep peacefully and calmly while knowing that a gecko is in your room. Just the thought of this may cause revulsion in many people. Geckos can also be the cause of the development of allergies.
Geckos are mostly active in spring through fall and frequent lighted areas such as windows, porch lights, etc. They may enter buildings through cracks and crevices or around doorways. Their droppings can stain carpets, rugs, walls, curtains and other object within the home.
RESTRAINING STRATEGIES:
REMOVAL OPERATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS TO PREVENT THE PENETRATION OF GECKOS.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES THAT ARE RECOMMENDED:
- Check and replace weather stripping around doors and windows where needed.
- Prevent the formation of moisture conditions that are favorable habitats for arthropods and insects by opening windows and ventilating rooms.
- Measures for preventing geckos from penetrating include sealing off points of water piping and electrical connections and installing networks, curtains and nets.
- Maintain proper sanitation, remove all food items and prevent the accumulation of insects that geckos like to eat.
- Unnecessary lighting fixtures should be turned off, especially those located outside the building.
- Pest control operations against insects and arthropods, which are implemented by spraying pesticides in advance on ceilings, t walls, behind pictures, books and clothes closets.
- Upon completion of treatment, glue traps should be placed for the purpose of monitoring the development of insects within the building.