Don’t panic! A gecko in your apartment is not a pest, but rather a small, free-roaming pest. In many warm regions (such as the Mediterranean or Asia), they are even considered lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why you shouldn’t get rid of it
There are excellent reasons to simply leave your little roommate alone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect pest control: Geckos eat mosquitoes, flies, spiders, ladybugs and even cockroaches. One gecko can eat dozens of insects in a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Completely harmless: They are neither poisonous nor do they bite people. Even if a gecko feels threatened and bites (which is extremely rare), it is completely harmless to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean and quiet: It doesn’t chew on cables, damage furniture or food, and leaves almost no marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shy and reserved: Geckos don’t seek contact with people. You won’t even see them most of the time, as they are nocturnal and hide behind paintings or in crevices during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you should do (if they are allowed to stay):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just ignore them: Leave them alone. They will find their own prey, usually near light sources where insects congregate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be careful when closing doors: Make sure you don’t accidentally trap a little guy in the gaps between the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep pets away: Cats and dogs often view geckos as toys or prey. If necessary, protect your gecko from your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to do (if you absolutely want to get it out):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can’t stand the idea of \u200b\u200ba reptile on the wall or are worried about your cat, catch it humanely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The container method: Carefully place a large glass or plastic cup over the gecko. Slowly slide a piece of cardboard or paper under the opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Catch it gently: Never grab a gecko by the tail! Many geckos shed their tails when threatened (autotomy). While this won’t hurt them and they will grow a tail, it costs the animal a huge amount of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let it out: Place it in your garden, on your balcony or near bushes, preferably in the evening or in the shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: If you want to keep geckos out of your home permanently, the best solution is to install insect screens on your windows. Without insects as a food source, geckos will naturally move outside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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