Unlike mammals, lizards are reptiles and they are cold-blooded and as such they must be exposed to a heat source to survive. Lizard without a heat source cannot move so they cannot hunt. This is the main reason that most kinds of lizards live in arid and warm places.
Despite this, some species of lizards have found their way into our homes. The advantage of living close to humans for survival is enormous because lizards can always find food and shelter near us. Gardens that are maintained and watered regularly, food scraps and garbage cans provide a focus for the development of arthropods which are the main food source for lizards.
Despite their frightening appearance, most in fact are not aggressive at all and their presence serves us well since they feed on pests which have the power to harm us and our property, yet for aesthetic reasons most people prefer to dispose of lizards.
Some species of lizards in the country are protected by law and none of them is included in the list of species that constitute a hazard to humans and therefore no action is taken against lizards. The correct way to dispose of lizards requires identifying their preferences and changing the terrain in order to create an appropriate environment which will encourage them to leave.
RESTRAINING STRATEGIES:
REMOVAL OPERATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS TO PREVENT THE PENETRATION OF LIZARDS.
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 lizards 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 lizards 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, are spraying pesticides in advance on ceilings, walls, behind pictures, books and clothes closets.
- Upon completion of treatment, glue traps should be dispersed for the purpose of monitoring the development of insects within the building.