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1. Close all gaps entering the house
2. Keep leftover food and rubbish clean
3. Take advantage of smells that lizards don’t like
4. Tidy up the yard and clean up puddles
5. Use pets as a natural deterrent
7. Spray cold water when the monitor lizard appears
8. Adjust the lighting and temperature of the house
9. Check vulnerable areas in the house
10. Call an expert if the lizards keep coming
Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
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Rain
which has continued to flush the Jabodetabek area in recent times, not only triggers puddles, but also gives rise to uninvited guests around the house, one of which is
monitor lizard
.This reptile often leaves its natural habitat during the rainy season because the nest is flooded or the food source moves.
If you find lizards wandering around your yard or even entering your house, there’s no need to panic.There are a number of safe and effective ways to get rid of lizards and prevent them from coming back.
Here are several ways you can do to get rid of lizards that appear around the house, according to various sources:
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1. Close all gaps entering the house
Lizards like to look for dark and damp places to hide.Check the house thoroughly, starting from the cracks in the walls, between the doors, holes in the warehouse, to the water pipes.Immediately cover the hole with cement or putty so that lizards cannot easily enter and nest.
2. Keep leftover food and rubbish clean
Leftover food, including pet food, can attract insects, mice and lizards, which are prey for monitor lizards.Make sure the trash is tightly closed and regularly thrown out of the house so as not to attract the arrival of these reptiles.
3. Take advantage of smells that lizards don’t like
Lizards don’t like strong smells.Camphor, garlic, vinegar, coffee grounds, tobacco, chili, or pepper can be placed in areas where lizards often pass.
Another alternative is essential oils such as eucalyptus and peppermint mixed with water, then sprayed in the corners of the house.
4. Tidy up the yard and clean up puddles
Lush bushes, piles of wood, and wet leaves can be ideal hiding places for monitor lizards.Routinely tidying up the yard, pruning plants, and raking leaves is highly recommended.
In addition, make sure there are no puddles of rainwater, open buckets, or ponds that can become drinking sources for wild animals.
5. Use pets as a natural deterrent
The presence of cats or dogs can make lizards reluctant to approach.The smell and activity of pets can be a threat signal to the reptile.
7. Spray cold water when the monitor lizard appears
Monitor lizards are cold-blooded animals that are sensitive to low temperatures.If it suddenly enters the house, spray very cold water to slow its movement.Use tools such as a board or thick paper to direct it out.Avoid touching lizards directly.
8. Adjust the lighting and temperature of the house
Outdoor lights that are too bright can attract insects, which then attract lizards.Use yellow light bulbs for outdoor areas.Keeping the room temperature cool, for example with an air conditioner of around 22 degrees Celsius, can also make lizards uncomfortable.
9. Check vulnerable areas in the house
Lizards have the potential to nest under sinks or other damp areas.Make sure this area is always dry and checked regularly so that it does not become a place for wild animals to live.
10. Call an expert if the lizards keep coming
If monitor lizards recur, you should contact a wildlife officer or professional pest control service.Handling by experts is safer and minimizes the risk of injury.
The rainy season often brings additional challenges for household residents.By maintaining cleanliness, closing entrances, and using natural methods, lizards can be expelled without endangering themselves or the surrounding environment.
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