Don't harm these little guys. Use the dishtowel method. Or use the method that works in our house for all kinds of bugs and creepy crawlies:

Get a large mouth cup/glass/jar. Entrap the little beast inside by placing the cup on top of it whether on the floor or wall. Slide a paper plate under the cup slowly so that the little guy walks on top of the plate. Then hold the plate & cup firmly together, walk outside to a place safe for that particular creature, then let them go.

Our version of catch & release.

Don't the consume Other critters?

That is hilarious! Can't wait to meet you Gracie! We will be moving into our home 11/8. And be at Crispers for TOTV meeting.

thanks for allll the comments and suggestions! we ended up calling TV building supplier and got a screen for the door post/haste. It's been wonderful having the door open during this gorgeous weather. oh...and we got a can of spray/foam stuff and will close up the area by the outside door. had the house power-washed a few days ago and haven't seen a critter inside since. Wonder if there's something in the water he didn't like??!!!

So I wasn't the only one..
 

I am so glad I saw this post, I too wondered why there wasn't a screen door off the lanai especially after seeing geckos on the patio chair I sit on all the time and close to the living room entrance. Whew, thank goodness I am not the only one.....JenAjd could you post the name of or PM me with the supplier? I definitely will have screen doors installed on my lanai, as well as caulk as recommended here. Those little creepy crawly guys are so tiny, I see them running under the metal saddle on the door that leads to the outside.

Taltarzac: Thanks for the hilarious video, so entertaining! Great interpretation of what those little guys look like frozen on the lanai screen....LOL

Great info guys, thank you!

signed...creepy crawly stuff scares the crap out of me....

Oh, Lord. These are lizards. Period. They live in Florida. They eat gnats and such. Get used to them. PS: We have screens in Florida too. Zcaveman is correct. Picking one up by the tail may result in the tail snapping off. If it does you must get rid of the tail OUTSIDE. The tail will regenerate a new lizard within 48 hours.