Bothered by lizards? If so some form of lizard repellent is probably what you are looking for. This page discusses lizards and the use of lizard repellent to rid yourself of them.

Why Look For A Lizard Repellent

Like the snake, lizards are not a problem for everyone in North America, however there are areas where encounters with lizards are commonplace. In these areas a lizard repellent may be just the thing you need.

The majority of North American lizards are not poisonous but many can give you a painful bite. There are two lizards in North America that are venomous (the Gila Monster and the Mexican Beaded Lizard) but you are unlikely to encounter these in your home or garden.

What may be more of a worry is the potential for lizards to pass the salmonella bacteria to humas, which can lead of course lead to salmonella poisoning. Hence lizards may be an unwanted visitor to your food preparation surfaces.

Some homeowners have a constant battle to keep lizards out of their homes. One way to effectively free your home from visiting lizards is to use a lizard repellent. Here are a few other suggestions that may help:

• A product called Laxman Rekha. This is a chalk based product that you draw line “barriers” with… and this acts as a lizard repellent. Laxman Rekha needs to be used regularly.
• A liquid mixture of water, essence of garlic, essence of cayenne pepper, and a squeeze or two of dish washing detergent. Some people put this mixture into a spray bottle and use it around doors and entrances as a repellent for lizards.
• A liquid mixture of Tabasco sauce and water mixed in a spray bottle is a suggestion for a lizard repellent.
• As lizards eat bugs, one suggestion is to use a product called cypermethrin to kill the bugs they are searching for.
• Glue Traps, which are not so much lizard repellents but can be used to catch lizards in the house.

Other Benefits Of Lizard Repellents

Apart from any potential dangers presented to humans, Lizards can also be quite a nuisance as they seem to find their way into all sorts of different places in people’s homes such as kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks and tubs… indeed anywhere they think they might find food. Many people simply corner them and catch them in a plastic cup, then return them to the outdoors. Unless you have problems with lizards, it’s likely difficult to comprehend just how annoying these little critters can be.

The best way to get rid of lizards is to find a lizard repellent that contains ingredients that lizards dislike. There are some forthcoming reviews about effective lizard repellent products to be posted into our Reptile Repellent Category, so be sure to check them out. In the meantime try to reduce the bug count in your home…. this is a great start to reducing the numbers of lizards if not actually repelling them.