sammieuk1 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, KC 71 said: You must be a Ninja, them things are quick ???? Not as quick as my mop and high power torch ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 We have condo, so have some of the smaller ching chok lizards. Yes, they are not potty trained. Wife doesn't like the poop, but I do point out that poop is a form of insects I can live with. Plus they are cute. Those lizards were here long before us, and deserve some accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catoni Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) In my time in Thailand, and while living in my apartment in Siem Reap, Cambodia I just ignored the two or three small common house geckos ???? in my place. They got rid of all the other bugs and kept bugs under control. Especially mosquitos and flys. Pretty well fly and mosquito free. I didn’t mind seeing them peeking out from behind curtains and scampering across the walls and ceiling. Funny thing... in Canada and the U.S. you can buy geckos ???? at some pet shops...pay money for them. But in Southeast Asia you can have them for free. ???????? One or two little house geckos ???? in your place is considered good luck by many people. It’s the huge Tokay gecko that I would not want in my apartment. Way too big and noisy. ???????????? Edited February 8, 2020 by Catoni Correction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 My first two rented houses in Thailand had only wooden shutters, no glass windows or screens. It was fun in the right season when the flying ants/termites invaded the house at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, would fly in to the bedroom, attracted by the light. Then they shed their wings and a Tokay would appear and gobble up every last one as I watched from the safety of my mosquito net. All I had to do was sweep up the wings in the morning. The house we later built for the MIL did have screens, but lizards still got in. One Tokay hid out in the drop ceiling in the kitchen. Bro-in-law later found about 6 hiding out behind a cabinet in the living room. I didn't mind the little jingjoks. They are common in parts of Florida USA. There are also Tokays. Tokay bite (skip to 9:00): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPill Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I know we are all different. I admit, when reading the topic title, it shocked me a little. I love Gecko's, love the way they look, love the sounds, always counting with them ... best one was up to 11 time. Mosquitos and flies, my number one enemy in Thailand, Gecko's and the likes my best friends ???? Bring them over to my place ... a little bit poo from a Gecko better then a mosquito bite. Unfortunately, over time, the more houses got built around the estate, the less Gecko's we have today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Geckos eat Mosquitos - which do you prefer? just catch them and place them outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 8:30 AM, bankruatsteve said: There is also a product called "No Gecko" (Lazada has - look for coupons) that is effective. But, it's pricey and they eventually return needing another spray. Tried it....useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Knock 'em down and squash them, as insect eaters they are over rated, I usually find them in the rubbish or food the mrs leaves about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 For the geckos I have which seem only to hang out in my toilet I got a spray that has lemongrass and similar in it from lazada. Seems to keep them away for few days then spray again. I have spent 8 months battling a tookey in my room . It would hide in the coving near the air con where the installers cut a section out. This thing was huge and rapid. It took to crapping on my bed daily where my head would be when I was not in the room. Tried everything to catch it and the humane traps I had were to big to sit on the air con to catch it when it came out. Eventually I got a sticky pad for mice etc from lazada, was about a metre long . First day of it in place the tookey crapped on it but escaped somehow. Fourth day success as it got stuck and the fun began . Got an oven glove and removed it from the pad then took it outside and on the wall it seemed ok but when on grass it was stuck. So picked it up and rubbed cooking oil on its feet and belly where it was sticky , then left it on area I had soaked with water . 20 mins later it had took off . Hopefully not to return ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Is it REALLLLLLY that BIG of an issue? They eat all the insects n mosquitos all around your house, they are nocturnal, best just leave them alone and enjoy the benefit of their existence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 23 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Yes it is. They carry Salmonella. Best way to get rid of them is place a Rat Glue trap under a light at night. Lolol been here 15 yrs. never heard anyone getting salmonella from gecko pop which is nothing more than recycled protein from insects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 This issue goes right in the bin with the rest of the “way beyond my comprehension” why it was even posted. Right up there with: How much allowance should I give my bargirl gf. Should I put my bargirl gf on my bank account. My gf has a 550,000 balance on her credit card, should I pay it off for her? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 22 hours ago, KC 71 said: Get a Tokay ???? 21 hours ago, Vacuum said: ....and forget to get a good night sleep. They're noisy at night time. Only if it's a male and only during the short breeding season. We regularly have a Tokay as a house guest, but are never disturbed by them. Geckos in general never bother me. They are part of the landscape in tropical regions. Just accept them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 My cat loves them,she has one who is her nemesis, its always stays high up on the wall above a lamp,at night the cat will spend time just looking up at it. Any that are lower on the wall or the floor she will get, i catch her quickly hold her head under the tap till she lets go,i catch the Gecko and put it outside,I have no problem having Gecko's in the house,the mosquitos they catch,I am happy to have them.<deleted> and all,its not like there droppings are that big,and they are dry/ regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 im scratching my head wondering why you want to get rid of them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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