Lizard Pest Control Services
Lizard Pest Control Services
Lizard
pest control services focus on managing and reducing lizard populations in
residential and commercial areas. These services are particularly popular in
regions where lizards are common and may become a nuisance. Here are some
common approaches and methods used in lizard pest control:
1. Inspection
- Initial Assessment: Professionals inspect the
property to identify entry points potential nesting areas and the extent
of the infestation.
- Species Identification: Identifying the specific
species of lizard can help tailor the control methods.
2. Exclusion
- Sealing Entry Points: Sealing cracks gaps and
openings in walls windows doors and foundations to prevent lizards from
entering.
- Installing Screens: Adding screens to windows
vents and other openings.
3. Habitat Modification
- Removing Food Sources: Reducing the population of
insects which are the primary food source for lizards can make the area
less attractive to them.
- Eliminating Shelter: Clearing away clutter
debris and dense vegetation where lizards can hide and nest.
4. Repellents
- Chemical Repellents: Spraying areas with
chemical solutions that repel lizards.
- Natural Repellents: Using natural substances
like garlic pepper spray or essential oils (e.g. eucalyptus
peppermint) to deter lizards.
5. Trapping
- Live Traps: Setting up traps to capture
lizards alive so they can be relocated away from the property.
- Sticky Traps: Using adhesive traps that
lizards get stuck to which can then be removed and disposed of.
6. Pesticides
- Targeted Application: Using pesticides to reduce
the population of insects thereby removing the lizard s food source.
- Safety Considerations: Ensuring that pesticides
used are safe for humans and pets.
7. Ongoing Maintenance
- Regular Inspections: Scheduling periodic
inspections to ensure that lizards do not return.
- Preventive Measures: Continually maintaining
exclusion and habitat modification efforts to keep lizards away.