How to Get Rid of Lizards at Home: A Practical Mumbai Guide
House lizards come indoors for one main reason: food. This guide explains why lizards end up in your kitchen and bedrooms, how to make your home less inviting, and how to remove them without harming them.
The small grey-brown lizards seen on Mumbai walls are house geckos. They do not bite people, but most families would rather not find one above the stove or behind the fridge.
Lizards rarely come indoors by accident. They follow insects. Cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes and moths that gather around lights and kitchens are what draw them in and keep them there.
That is why the most reliable answer to how to get rid of lizards is not a single spray. It is a mix of closing entry points, reducing the insects they eat, and removing the ones already inside gently.
Why lizards enter Mumbai homes
- Warm, humid weather for most of the year suits both lizards and the insects they feed on.
- Tube lights and balcony lamps attract moths and flies at night, and lizards wait near them to hunt.
- Gaps around window frames, AC pipes, exhaust fans and drain outlets give easy access from outside walls.
- Kitchens with cockroaches or fruit flies offer a steady food supply, so lizards settle behind cabinets and appliances.
How to remove lizards from home without harming them
Stay calm and give the lizard a clear way out. Open the nearest window or door and switch off the room light while leaving the outside light on, so it moves towards the exit. You can also guide it gently into a container with a piece of card, then release it outdoors. Avoid hitting or trapping lizards on glue boards; they are not dangerous and the aim is simply to move them outside.
Lizards in the kitchen: what to change
Wipe counters and the stove area every night and do not leave food or dirty dishes out. Keep fruit covered, empty the bin daily and use a lid. Check the gaps behind the fridge, gas cylinder and under the sink, where lizards often rest during the day. Fewer crumbs means fewer cockroaches and flies, and fewer insects means fewer lizards.
Reduce the insects that attract lizards
Controlling cockroaches, flies and mosquitoes is the step that makes the biggest long-term difference. Fix leaking taps and stagnant water, keep drains covered, and use window mesh where possible. If cockroaches are a regular problem, our cockroach guide explains how to find and deal with them. Once the insect supply drops, lizards tend to move on by themselves.
Prevention: keep lizards out
Seal cracks around window frames, door edges, AC pipe holes and cable entries. Fit mesh on windows and exhaust vents. Reduce clutter such as stacked cartons and old newspapers behind furniture, which gives lizards hiding spots. Where possible, use warmer or yellow outdoor lights, which attract fewer insects than bright white ones.
Lizard repellent: what to expect
Home remedies such as eggshells, naphthalene balls or pepper sprays are widely shared, but results are mixed and they do not fix the reason lizards are there. A repellent works best together with sealing entry gaps and cutting down insects. Without those steps, lizards usually return.
When professional lizard control may help
If you keep seeing lizards in several rooms, find droppings in the kitchen regularly, or also have a cockroach or fly problem, a professional visit can help. Our lizard control service uses repellent spray application, entry gap and crack sealing, and habitat advice, with non-lethal methods. It can be combined with general home pest control to reduce the insects that bring lizards in.
Related services and guides
Lizards: frequently asked questions
Why do lizards keep coming into my home?
Mostly for food. Lizards follow insects such as cockroaches, flies and moths, especially around lights and kitchens.
Are house lizards dangerous?
House geckos do not bite people or attack pets. The main concern is droppings on kitchen surfaces, so keep food covered and wipe counters regularly.
Do home lizard repellents work?
Results are mixed. Repellents work better when combined with sealing gaps and reducing the insects lizards feed on.
How do I get a lizard out of a room?
Open a window or door, switch off the room light and leave the outside light on, or guide it into a container and release it outdoors.
What does professional lizard control include?
Our lizard control service includes repellent spray application, entry gap and crack sealing, and habitat advice using non-lethal methods.
Licensed & Insured
Registered pest management operator working across MMR
30-Day Guarantee
Free re-treatment if pests return
Family & Pet Safe
Low-odour, water-based formulations, safe once dry
Across MMR
South, Western & Central Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai
Questions before booking? Call +91 9424666660 for a free inspection slot.