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Invasion of green geckos - how to get rid of them?
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08-03-2015, 01:26 PM
The green geckos are becoming an annoying invasive species in our house and on the lanai especially because they are pooping all over the place. Any ideas how best to get rid of them or least keep them somewhat in control? Mahalo.
Lokahi
08-03-2015, 02:23 PM
Spray Triazinon all around the house and under the siding. The geckos will split for at least 3 weeks and will come back slowly. It also keeps centipedes, cockroaches and ants back for awhile. Smells horrible though, the odor will linger for a day or so.
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
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08-03-2015, 02:34 PM
Feed them outside. We do that, just bits of fruit, cookies or the dregs of soda on a jar lid. They'll stay where they get fed.
08-03-2015, 03:36 PM
they eat lots and lots of bugs, thus poop. You will have far more bugs w/o geckos, and will have to clean up the bugs poop too (ie spiders, flies, beetles, and especially roaches!).... and no cool Phelsuma laticauda's to watch and enjoy...
some people would love to be in your situation,.... I used to sell the keiki for good $$ (many of the dozens of species of Phelsuma bring $100-300 ea, with a few bringing $600-$750+ ea.) when I bred them on the mainland for zoological supply (ie East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley)... ****************************************************************** save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha
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save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha 
08-03-2015, 04:00 PM
If you can, chickens may be an option. They'll gobble them up in heartbeat when they come across them or their offspring. Good for clearing out coqui, lizards, spiders, cane toads offspring/eggs, centipedes, spiders and many other pest. We're pretty much critter pest free now on 3.5 acres thanks to our chickens dietary selection over the last year.
08-03-2015, 09:06 PM
A couple of days ago I learned geckos are fond of cat treats. I had one sneak up and watched it grab one and run off with it. So if baiting them away from the house that might be something to look into. Then again, on vacation in Kauai a few years ago Pam had to deal with a very persistent gecko that wanted to do nothing else other than having a drink from her cocktail. Hope she still has photos of that, it was very entertaining!
Just one warning - fire ants like cat treats as well. Leaving cocktails around probably doesn't make economic sense either.
08-04-2015, 12:48 AM
quote: Are your chickens running wild?
08-04-2015, 03:46 PM
Ours are free-range that pretty much stick to home. Wild, not really, they have a domesticated routine and observe the boundaries out of fear. They don't like the jungle or thick bushes because that equals mongoose to them, they're smart that way. The house is off-limits and they keep a beams length away. They also consume about 25lbs a week in poultry feed and have brooding boxes etc.
08-04-2015, 05:34 PM
I used to sell the keiki for good $$ ...$100-300 ea
bananahead I'll sell you mine for $75 each. I deliver. How many you want?
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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