cloudhopper Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi despite our best attempts to seal the cottage we are being invaded by so many house lizards that they are getting into some computers and other expensive radio equipment. Are there any locally available methods eg traps, poisons etc. to cull the population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 It's highly likely they're cleaning up an insect/mosquito population. They'll move out if there's no more food for them. Just keep those screen doors closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 The lizards are following the insects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 You need to get a really hungry bird that likes lizards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Often a cat will cull them for you. But then you have a cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 You have to learn to live with them,they have their good and bad points, good they eat mosquitoes,bad they can get into electrical equipment,had one fried in the controls of washing machine,but still like them around,in fact I have one that lives on my computer desk,usually stays under keyboard, I feed it little bits of food,really likes cake. No matter how well you think you have the house sealed they are still going to get in,if they want,if you need to keep them out your electrical equipment,I use the following methods, get some Thai tobacco (like shag),put in in small cloth bags and hang near your equipment,another thing that works is Moth balls put them in bags same as tobacco,downside they smell a bit,as I have already said, try and live with them,they could save you from a nasty case of Dengue fever. regards Worgeordie PS most local markets will sell the tobacco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Often a cat will cull them for you. But then you have a cat! With worms.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 they like to be warm, blast the aircon in the room with the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 You have to learn to live with them,they have their good and bad points, good they eat mosquitoes,bad they can get into electrical equipment,had one fried in the controls of washing machine,but still like them around,in fact I have one that lives on my computer desk,usually stays under keyboard, I feed it little bits of food,really likes cake. No matter how well you think you have the house sealed they are still going to get in,if they want,if you need to keep them out your electrical equipment,I use the following methods, get some Thai tobacco (like shag),put in in small cloth bags and hang near your equipment,another thing that works is Moth balls put them in bags same as tobacco,downside they smell a bit,as I have already said, try and live with them,they could save you from a nasty case of Dengue fever. regards Worgeordie PS most local markets will sell the tobacco Not dissimilar to The Birdman of Alcatraz, perhaps The Lizardman of Chiang Mai is appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Bow down to our reptilian overlords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 "Over run" bit of exaggeration, 6-10?, Like the guy in a Bangkok hotel,first time in a tropical country,hes laying on the bed after just getting in ,off the plane, and a gecko, house lizard, fell off the ceiling on to the bed,he jumps up in fear ,on the phone to reception, "Theres a crocodile just jumped into my bed". regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Reminds me of my neighbours in Australia, recently arrived from Scotland. Mother steps outside and sees a blue tongue on the footpath. Loud screams of "There's a dragon"!! Poor thing is slow and loves to eat snails in the strawberry patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Reminds me of my neighbours in Australia, recently arrived from Scotland. Mother steps outside and sees a blue tongue on the footpath. Loud screams of "There's a dragon"!! Poor thing is slow and loves to eat snails in the strawberry patch. We talking about the lizard or the mother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Reminds me of my neighbours in Australia, recently arrived from Scotland. Mother steps outside and sees a blue tongue on the footpath. Loud screams of "There's a dragon"!! Poor thing is slow and loves to eat snails in the strawberry patch. We talking about the lizard or the mother? Hi-speed Scot. Slow dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The problem is they leave shit all over the place. And like to drop it in your open mouth as you sleep, mischievous devils they are. You may have one pop out with your toast one day. I lost an AC unit to one, couldn't get a replacement board. I have proper sealing doors and windows, but obviously some are open all day and no screens, but I don't seem to have too many geckos nowadays. House is sealed up at night. Regular bug spraying, so perhaps there isn't much food for them. I have many outside where the night lights are, and of course bugs are attracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome2 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They chase rats and mice and snakes... i prefer them to rats ...but they shit a lot and when you put cardboard they shit elsewhere ... kill them and youll get rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Never heard of someone poisoning them. They do eat mosquitoes. Learn to live with them, it's not that bad. Screw your computer equipment, nobody cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 If you have bugs get lizards If you have lizards get snakes If you have snakes get cats If you have cats get dogs or If you have patience get used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Never heard of someone poisoning them. They do eat mosquitoes. Learn to live with them, it's not that bad. Screw your computer equipment, nobody cares. I actually saw a bottle of Jing Jok poison in Home Pro. Not that I was looking for it. I don't kill lizards, snakes or spiders as we are on the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pest Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Fly spray cocroach spray just once a week before you leave the house can keep them at bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americano555 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Tea Tree Oil, in a spray bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileContent Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They are part of my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They are part of my home. I think that's what they say about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almodeller Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 in the Mall they sell traps to catch them and sprays to deter them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I wish the things would stay out of my electronics. So far my list of damage is my TV, one of my solar inverters and the latest is one of my air con units. They seem to have a death wish when they find a control board of any sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springheeled jack Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I have geckos in my apartment they do make a mess here and there no big deal and they keep the insect population down I have had them for years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Rat and Cockroach traps (the glue board kind) seem to work as whenever I put them out I end up with more lizards than anything else. I've drastically cut down on the number of cockroaches in the house though by using that spray "expanding foam" to block the various holes in the ceiling (around where pipes and electrical wiring come through). Plus, installing those "one-way" drains in the bathroom and by the drain next to the laundry machine. I still get some lizards though. Not much for them to live so eventually when I go to move some piece of furniture or something I'll find a dried up little corpse now and then. I notice the holes in the wall where the air-con pipes go through - got to plug those as well. The only other entry point then would be the front door. If it fits snuggly and is kept closed at nights (when the little buggars are most active) it should keep most of them out. Personally I don't worry about them too much. Keep food covered. Wipe counter-tops before preparing food. Look up once in awhile to make sure the coast (or ceiling) is clear before pouring a drink. Haven't had any electrical issues (yet). Too bad they weren't actually a little more aggressive when it comes to eating insects (and too bad they aren't more "domesticated" so you could pick them up and put them where they need to be and train them) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 my wife mixed some herbs which lizards don't like. They'll move out within one day. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maderaroja Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Rat and Cockroach traps (the glue board kind) seem to work as whenever I put them out I end up with more lizards than anything else. I've drastically cut down on the number of cockroaches in the house though by using that spray "expanding foam" to block the various holes in the ceiling (around where pipes and electrical wiring come through). Plus, installing those "one-way" drains in the bathroom and by the drain next to the laundry machine. I still get some lizards though. Not much for them to live so eventually when I go to move some piece of furniture or something I'll find a dried up little corpse now and then. I notice the holes in the wall where the air-con pipes go through - got to plug those as well. The only other entry point then would be the front door. If it fits snuggly and is kept closed at nights (when the little buggars are most active) it should keep most of them out. Personally I don't worry about them too much. Keep food covered. Wipe counter-tops before preparing food. Look up once in awhile to make sure the coast (or ceiling) is clear before pouring a drink. Haven't had any electrical issues (yet). Too bad they weren't actually a little more aggressive when it comes to eating insects (and too bad they aren't more "domesticated" so you could pick them up and put them where they need to be and train them) ! I second the use of roach traps, roach hotels. Place them under the fridge, where it is warm. Empty them frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Use an energy saving light outside, white is better as it attracts bugs, preferably on a white wall. The geckos will spend the evening there feasting on the drop-ins. Any inside are a bonus. Far better they eat the bugs than you or family get dengue fever. In the city here, no-one gives a durn. Old tyres left outside, pot plants with water in them, all breeding sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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