Sep 12, 2024, 11:28 AM IST

8 home remedies to keep lizards out of your kitchen

Apurwa Amit

Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your kitchen tidy and free of food crumbs as lizards are attracted to food sources. Regular cleaning reduces their incentive to stay.

Peacock feathers: Place peacock feathers around the kitchen as lizards are believed to avoid areas where these items are present.

Use eggshells: Instead of throwing away the used eggshells, use it to keep away lizards as they can't stand the smell of eggshells.

Repellent Sprays: Set up sticky traps or use lizard repellent sprays specifically designed to deter lizards from entering your kitchen.

 Cucumber Slices: Place cucumber slices in areas where lizards are frequently seen. The smell of cucumbers is known to repel lizards.

Use neem leaves: Neem leaves have insecticidal properties and can repel lizards. Place neem leaves in areas where lizards are commonly found.

Citrus peels: Lizards are known to dislike the smell of citrus. Place citrus peels such as lemon or orange near entry points to discourage lizards from entering.

Use Garlic Spray: Create a garlic spray by blending garlic cloves with water and spraying it around the kitchen. Lizards are repelled by the strong smell of garlic.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports