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Having a lizard in the house would be a nightmare for us, but our Yorkie would love it. She loves chasing them. It would be bad for us because she would not calm down until she caught it. She is also a spider and bug killer.
Maybe a cat would help if the entry into the house cannot be found.
Lizards can carry parasites that can be deadly to cats and dogs, so not a good idea to let them grab and eat one if can prevent it.
I lived in South Florida for almost 30 years now. In every home I've lived in, a lizard in the house is an event, handled with a cup and sturdy piece of paper to slip under it to transfer them back outside. I know people have opinions about Florida, but I can assure you we do not live with lizards running amuck in the house.
If I had an issue with a lizard infestation, especially in mostly one area of the house, I would assume they are there because of an easy food supply, such as termites, or easy ingress, like a tree touching the roof so that the lizards can get in through soffit vents into the attic, or a gap in a wall. They also need access to water, which again points to termites because some varieties like damp wood.
I have never heard of a pest company that does lizard removal of the typical anoles. There are iguana removers and companies that will trap large scary izards of the escaped pet variety, but I think with the little ones you just make sure they can't get in and that they don't want to get in for food. You wouldn't want to poison them because they could die in the walls or attic.
To mention, I have purposely purchased any spray stated to be safe around humans and pets and follow instructions provided. I have sprayed in closet corners and baseboards, and not anywhere the cat is at the time.
Don't believe everything you read on labels. They have lied before.
Remember that cats lick their paws of whatever they have stepped in. They are very clean animals.
I lived in South Florida for almost 30 years now. In every home I've lived in, a lizard in the house is an event, handled with a cup and sturdy piece of paper to slip under it to transfer them back outside.
Just a note of caution when trying to catch lizards. I grew up in southern California, and as a youngster used to like to catch them for fun. As a girl I wasn't into dolls, and such, lol. Anyway, once my aim was off, and the container I used cut it's tail off . i know they grow back, but still that must have hurt the little guy/gal. That was in the late 50's or so, and I still feel bad about not being more careful.
Don't believe everything you read on labels. They have lied before.
Remember that cats lick their paws of whatever they have stepped in. They are very clean animals.
I understand. I am conscious that despite what is stated on products, to not have sprayed in areas where she would have access, not having used directly on flooring. There are sprays created with natural deterrents, such as Cloves and still, just spraying in high areas or corners of closets that she is not allowed in or baseboards behind heavy furniture. Also, this experience has taught me about utllizing essential oils and mixtures of in spray bottles to deter clothing moths, which has been helpful.
Palmetto Bugs are roaches… it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.
It takes several treatments to get rid of ants and roaches.. leave the lizards alone.. they’re actually doing you a favor.
Make sure you clean your house really well and keep all foods in containers. Even those sugar ants (torro bought in Publix will take care of those) can get in some containers.
You have to treat your yard and your house at the same time and be patient.
But they are not the German roaches that most people associate with a "nasty house". They are more like the wood roaches you'd find outside under a rotting log.
Don't waste money on pest control companies, because all they're going to do is spray bifenthrin. You can buy that stuff yourself from Tractor Supply and mix it in a garden sprayer.
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. i know they grow back, but still that must have hurt the little guy/gal. That was in the late 50's or so, and I still feel bad about not being more careful. 
