Geckos in Lanais

[skyguy79]

More than a year ago on another thread, the question was asked "how do we keep the geckos out of our lanais?" The question was never answered and I'm courious if anyone has any suggestions other than putting a sign on the lanai door stating... "NO GECKOS PERMITTED BEYOND THIS POINT!"
{Yes I do believe that there is some :pepper2: out there that would say that! LoL}

[chuckinca]

We get about one gecko a year on our lanai - not a major problem.

Your sign idea might work tho.



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[pooh]

I don't know that keeping the little beasties out is possible. The ones in my lanai have a routine...in the morning they head in one particular direction, in the late afternoon, they head in the opposite direction. Who knows, maybe they get together to have a meeting or play golf... ;)

We have an spa with steps surrounding it and hubby has seen anoles squeezing in between the split in the concrete on the stairs. I'm sure they're living under the spa. The can get through the smallest space, it's amazing.

[collie1228]

I suggest you change your sign to "No green anoles permitted beyond this point". I understand they are very sensitive to being called chameleons - they do change color, but from what I have read, they are anoles, not chameleons.

[barb1191]

We were able to stop them from getting into the lanai by installing tile on the lanai floor. We love it as it looks so much cleaner than the cement and we also have vinyl windows and no vermin. (yuk).

[JenAjd]

I posted a similar question on here a few months ago and didn't get many serious responses just as you aren't getting here neither. So guess that must mean noone has the answer. We got a screen-door for the slider door and tried to seal up whatever entry sites we thought were possible with a foam sealer. We've seen one anole (gecko) in the lanai even after that. I just don't want them to get in the house though we'll be told they live on bugs. I think they're rather annoying more than anything....HATE anything that slithers or streaks out from under something when least expected!!!

[graciegirl]

Get a kitty.

[Xavier]

I've been told to catch them you spray them with hair spray. Pick them up and carry them outside. A few minutes later they scamper away in more of a straight line. I've seen it done - it works. It also keeps the hair out of their eyes. ... and you thought you couldn't get a serious answer.

Xavier

[Xavier]

Get a kitty.

...but then you have to get a dog and you know how the story goes. I still don't know why she swallowed the fly, perhaps she'll die.

Xavier

[borjo]

We used small bubble wrap tucked tightly under the vinyl siding and also tried steel wool. The steel wool rusted but worked. We also ran it underneath for a short distance outside adjacent to the lanai. That's where the critters were coming in.

[Tbugs]

Switch from GEICO to Allstate and the gecko will move on.:MOJE_whot:

[Pturner]

We used small bubble wrap tucked tightly under the vinyl siding and also tried steel wool. The steel wool rusted but worked. We also ran it underneath for a short distance outside adjacent to the lanai. That's where the critters were coming in.

So... did the 15 minutes result in 15 percent or fewer geckos?

[villages07]

Sorry, one more silly response, compliments of dearly departed Uncle Muncle ... May he RIP.


Our lanais are anole retentive.
:1rotfl:

[skyguy79]

I've been told to catch them you spray them with hair spray. Pick them up and carry them outside. A few minutes later they scamper away in more of a straight line. I've seen it done - it works. It also keeps the hair out of their eyes. ... and you thought you couldn't get a serious answer.

XavierThanks! You've give me the solution. If I wind up getting any on my lanai, I'll just tell them they're at the wrong house and give them directions to your place! :clap2:

[Russ_Boston]

Why get rid of them?

I've heard that they are great when sauteed with a good white wine!

[batman911]

The lizards are there because they find food (bugs) there. Take away their food and they will go away.

[Xavier]

Switch from GEICO to Allstate and the gecko will move on.:MOJE_whot:

Damn, Allstate doesn't sell in Florida.

X

[bargee]

Get a can of expansion foam and spray it under the first course of the vinyl siding,it worked for me.

[graciegirl]

Why get rid of them?

I've heard that they are great when sauteed with a good white wine!

You been hanging out with Fumar?

[Russ_Boston]

You been hanging out with Fumar?

Thought he only disliked Dogs?

[punkpup]

Why all this venom against Geckos? They're harmless.

From Wikipedia "Anoles function well as a native pest control as they will eat spiders, cockroaches, and other bugs and will run from humans whenever possible. Once a green anole has eaten it changes to a yellow color."

[skyguy79]

Why all this venom against Geckos? They're harmless.

From Wikipedia "Anoles function well as a native pest control as they will eat spiders, cockroaches, and other bugs and will run from humans whenever possible. Once a green anole has eaten it changes to a yellow color."Venom? What venom? I've only read serious suggestions to keep them off the lanai or various expressions of humor. I didn't sense that anybody was trying to organize a posse of vigilantes to hunt them down, torcher then destroy the poor little creatures.
:crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2:

[Tom Hannon]

Get a kitty.




When I get down to TV I am sure my cat (Nicknamed Trouble) will spend many hours in the lanai. I don't know anything about Geckos. Do they bite? Sting? Is Trouble safe if they confront each other?

[Tom Hannon]

Why all this venom against Geckos? They're harmless.

From Wikipedia "Anoles function well as a native pest control as they will eat spiders, cockroaches, and other bugs and will run from humans whenever possible. Once a green anole has eaten it changes to a yellow color."

Geckos seem to be a lot like Spiders and frogs. One concern is are Geckos like mice and leave their droppings behind or do they do their business elsewhere? Sounds to me, Geckos are not a bad thing. Do they make noises like crickets or frogs or are they silent.

[jblum8156]

I object to geckos/anoles being called vermin. They are the opposite of vermin - they eat nasty bugs such as cockroaches. And they do not slither or creep. And if you need a quick insurance quote, the gecko's your man.

[Sparky-30]

Let R.Lee Ermey get em!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlWddAXSRA

[zcaveman]

Geckos seem to be a lot like Spiders and frogs. One concern is are Geckos like mice and leave their droppings behind or do they do their business elsewhere? Sounds to me, Geckos are not a bad thing. Do they make noises like crickets or frogs or are they silent.

Yes they leave their droppings around.

[zcaveman]

When I get down to TV I am sure my cat (Nicknamed Trouble) will spend many hours in the lanai. I don't know anything about Geckos. Do they bite? Sting? Is Trouble safe if they confront each other?

They usually run when they see someone/animal come after them. However, they are like turtles and carry salmonella. They could make the cat sick or worse.

http://floridagardener.com/critters/anoles.htm

[Whatever]

The little gnat catchers we have in TV are NOT geckos. They are anoles!

[graciegirl]

They usually run when they see someone/animal come after them. However, they are like turtles and carry salmonella. They could make the cat sick or worse.

http://floridagardener.com/critters/anoles.htm

Oh thank you z, I was NOT aware of that and our kitties did have some bathroom problems before we left. Salmonella. Betcha that was it.

NOW, I am gonna be spraying foam in those cracks by the door....only thing they slither in between the siding.

[Russ_Boston]

The little gnat catchers we have in TV are NOT geckos. They are anoles!

thanks - that was mentioned about 4 times already in this thread.

Heck, we always called the bison as buffalo but no one cared. The Villages High School are nicknamed the Buffalo. But technically they are American Bison.

[skyguy79]

Anole or Gecko; Gecko or Anole! This thread gives way to seeking an explaination of just was is the difference between the two. Scrolling down on the following link will provide what appears to be a creditable answer to that question:

http://gardeninpeace.blogspot.com/2010/10/im-gecko-not-geico.html

http://www.hscripts.com/freeimages/icons/wild-animals/green-anole/green-anole35.gif

[graciegirl]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.

[skyguy79]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.Gracie, you didn't happen to think the gecko's name was Stanley, did you? :rant-rave: :1rotfl:

[dwbevan]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.

Gracie - you always manage to make me smile! Took a minute, but I finally got it.:1rotfl:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Gracie, you didn't happen to think the gecko's name was Stanley, did you? :rant-rave: :1rotfl: "Toledo.......03?" :ohdear:

Bill

[pooh]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.

Charm, beauty and WIT :clap2::clap2: You're the best, Gracie!!!

[barb1191]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.

Great play on words, GG :a20:

[lcmca]

:welcome:we have been fortunate with the little critters as they eliminate ants from our pool area and have never entered our house the freeze got a few that did not survive,if they grow to large we exit them to back yard

[Pturner]

Why all this venom against Geckos? They're harmless.

From Wikipedia "Anoles function well as a native pest control as they will eat spiders, cockroaches, and other bugs and will run from humans whenever possible. Once a green anole has eaten it changes to a yellow color."

Plus they are sooo adorable. (Sorry Gracie.)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Plus they are sooo adorable. (Sorry Gracie.)

..........and great for dipping with a little mustard on the side!! :icon_hungry:
(Bad, I know....bad......) :)

Bill

[punkpup]

..........and great for dipping with a little mustard on the side!! :icon_hungry:
(Bad, I know....bad......) :)

Bill

EWWWWWW YUCK :22yikes: LOL

[skyguy79]

..........and great for dipping with a little mustard on the side!! :icon_hungry:
(Bad, I know....bad......) :)

BillIf the little buggers are going to go dipping, you need to have a pool for them to dip in. And what's the mustard for; to give them some protection from the UV rays of the sun? :cool:

[2BNTV]

I hated to be an anole, but I told that gecko I was NOT interested in his insurance.

Gracie:

You are a hoot!!!

[rubicon]

I get 4-5 gecko during the warm weather. I hesitate to close off the gridwork on the floor which is the source of entrance for them because it is designed to allow water to flow out preventing daming. So, I have taken to gecko hunting. I use a goldfish bowl net. I catch them, tag them and carry them way out away from my house.

The problem is they are stubbborn and they believe they have squatter rights. They have good GPS. My wife told me to leave them be because they kept the lanai clear of littler critters, until that is I showed her what became of digested little critters.

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