Lizards enter our homes in search of insects. Lizards in the kitchen are common and very annoying. There are some simple and natural ways to keep these unwanted guests away.
Here are 6 easy ways to keep lizards out of your kitchen.
1. Eggshells
Use used eggshells to keep lizards away. This is because lizards can’t stand the smell of eggshells. Place these eggshells near windows, doors, or anywhere you think a lizard might be hiding. The strong smell of eggshells will repel lizards.
2. Cucumber use
We love cucumbers in our salads. But the lizard hates them. Lizards cannot stand the smell of cucumbers. Simply cut a cucumber and leave it on the kitchen counter or somewhere else. This vegetable will help you keep those unwanted guests away.
3. Coffee powder
Coffee may help you start your day, but did you know it can also help keep lizards away? All you have to do is mix some coffee powder with ground tobacco and place it in every nook and cranny.
4. Lemon
You will be happy to know that lizards hate the smell of sour fruits. Just get a spray bottle, mix some lemon juice with water and spray it all over the kitchen, especially wet and dark corners. It will not only act as a natural repellent but also freshen up your kitchen in no time.
5. Garlic and cloves
By now you may have guessed that lizards run away from strong smells. And here garlic and cloves can come to your rescue. The strong smell of garlic and cloves will keep these lizards away from your kitchen. Place a few cloves of garlic or dried cloves near windows, doors and kitchen counter tops and you’ll never see a lizard again. Y
6. Keep the kitchen clean
Want to know the best hacks to keep lizards away? Keep your kitchen clean. Lizards usually look for bugs to eat, so keep your kitchen counter clean to ensure there are no food particles left. If there are no pieces of food, the lizard will not move around the area.