[matandch]

They have to poop somewhere. I don’t want that somewhere to be in my house. It becomes a breeding area for mold and bacteria. I set glue traps near the entrances to my house and lanai.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by 2CopsMom

Just an idea...but, I wonder if the snake repellent would keep them away. It is made from cinnamon, clove and other spice oils and is in granular form. You just sprinkle it around the foundation on the outside. Snakes hate the scent (which is quite pleasant, by the way). Maybe anoles won't like it either. Might be worth a try. You can probably get it a Lowes or Home Depot.

or perhaps ammonia? That's good for keeping some critters at bay.

[UseYourBrain]

Glue traps are cruel and inhumane. Just imagine if that were you and the process of dying. Just use the peppermint oil or some other natural way of repelling them.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by sallystew

I've lived in FL for 30 years and learned early on just to leave them alone. They do nothing to harm your home, are beneficial to our environment and are definitely cuter than alligators and snakes!

Sorry, Im not leaving alone anything that doesnt belong in my house.

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by REDCART

I think the smaller anoles are also able to use the expansion joints that extend under the screen sill plate, to enter the lanai. However, If you block them you’ll also block the natural drainage for water. We also hate keeping the sliding doors closed to restrict the anoles from coming inside.

I had the same problem at the door where they used sheet metal in front of the door. I noticed on each side of the sheet metal there were small opening. I stuffed a small amount of insulation in the openings on each side and this seemed to have stopped them.

[LeDia]

I make a mixture of 30 second cleaner with a little bleach. I clean the area and they stay away for a while!

[PoolBrews]

Get a cat... or two. They will catch any gecko that moves for you and will keep your lanai clear It also provides great entertainment, and will keep the cats happy!

[mike1921]

Get a cat...only issue then is you find dead anoles in the house....but like someone said just name them posthumously.......
If you find dead ones under the bed or furniture use a leaf blower to get them out

[Gulfcoast]

I live in Florida and we have a screened in porch. We also have lots of anoles outside but they don't actually get inside the screened porch that often and I don't think we've ever had one actually come inside the house when we've had the interior door open. I agree with the person who said get a net to scoop them up and set them back outside, maybe consider put a screened door on your interior door. That way when you open the door to enjoy the fresh air, there will be a barrier between the lanai and the inside of your house.

[AliAst]

Originally Posted by JohnN

a cat

Actually, one of my cats likes to bring them inside... alive and running around, while I then try to capture them. The net is a fabulous idea!

[Melaniesplace]

I think they are adorable and harmless🥰

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by woolman44

Anyone have a clever idea on how to keep Geckos from entering an enclosed lanai through small gaps at top and bottom of sliding door/ screen?
I’ve used various methods from inside lanai, but I think an outside method would function and look more pleasing. Sheet metal from aluminum used as wiper has not deterred them.......help!

Doesn't matter much for this topic but they are not geckos that is the logo for an insurance company they are likely Oreles-however it is spelled.

Confessions, when we first moved in, I saw one on the lanai and put water out for it as i didn't want it to die. Truth, reality they come and go at will. Somehow they hide under our door sill.

Since you will not win. Just be happy that they feed on insects. You will not be able to toilet train them either. Should you teach one to speak, I'm sure that insurance company
will buy it form you.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by lrvalley

Get a cat... or two. They will catch any gecko that moves for you and will keep your lanai clear It also provides great entertainment, and will keep the cats happy!

What if the cats sTart trying to climb the screening to reach the anoles? That can cause quite a bit of damage.

[tombpot]

Agree on a cat they won’t want to come inside

[Coley]

Stuff steel wool in the small openings.