Why Are Lizards and Geckos Around My House?

Why Are Lizards and Geckos Around My House?

Lizards and geckos are usually around your home because they're looking for food, shelter, warmth, and water. If your property provides easy access to insects, protected hiding places, and sunny areas, it can become an attractive habitat for these reptiles. In many parts of the country, homeowners may also notice anoles, another common type of lizard.

While lizards, geckos, and anoles can help reduce insect populations, many homeowners prefer to keep them away from porches, patios, garages, entryways, and other outdoor living spaces.

What Attracts Lizards and Geckos?

Several factors can make your property more inviting, including:

• Abundant insects such as ants, flies, spiders, and crickets

• Dense landscaping and overgrown vegetation

• Rock piles, wood piles, and other hiding places

• Warm walls, sidewalks, and patios that receive sunlight

• Outdoor lights that attract insects after dark

• Gaps and cracks around foundations, doors, and windows

Reducing these attractants can help make your property less appealing to lizards and geckos.

Where Are They Commonly Found?

Lizards, geckos, and anoles are often seen around:

• Front porches

• Patios and decks

• Garages

• Walkways

• Foundations

• Outdoor lighting

• Sheds and storage buildings

• Fences and retaining walls

They typically stay close to places where they can quickly find shelter if disturbed.

How Can You Help Keep Lizards and Geckos Away?

A combination of good property maintenance and a quality repellent can help discourage reptiles from frequenting your outdoor spaces.

For best results:

• Reduce insect activity around your home.

• Trim overgrown plants and shrubs.

• Remove debris and clutter that provide hiding places.

• Seal cracks and gaps around doors and foundations.

• Apply Natural Armor Lizard Shield according to the product label.

Why Choose Natural Armor Lizard Shield?

Natural Armor Lizard Shield is formulated to help repel lizards, geckos, anoles, and other common reptiles from treated outdoor areas. Its ready-to-use, long-lasting formula helps create a protective barrier around porches, patios, garages, walkways, foundations, and other areas where these unwanted visitors are commonly found.