Gecko control and getting rid of geckos for good start with what attracts them: the insects they eat and the cracks they enter through. There is no “gecko poison” that ends the problem on its own. Bareeq Clean treats them in Jeddah by controlling the insects, spraying exterior walls and door and window frames, and sealing entry points, from SAR 138 for a flat and SAR 415 for a villa.
Getting rid of geckos, in brief
- Why it comes in: It follows the insects that lights attract
- How it gets in: Cracks around windows and AC units, and under doors
- What works: Insect control, sealing cracks, glue traps and a change of lighting
- What does not: Eggshells and garlic, and coffee-and-tobacco balls
- Price in Jeddah: From SAR 138 for a flat and 415 for a villa
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What is a gecko, and why are there so many in Jeddah homes?
A gecko is a small house lizard. It is active at night, walks on walls and ceilings with adhesive toes, and eats mosquitoes, flies, moths and small cockroaches. Jeddah’s hot, humid climate suits it and insects are available all year, which is why hardly a home is free of it.
Why do geckos come indoors?
- Lighting: white lamps at entrances and windows attract insects, and geckos come to eat them.
- Cracks: it enters through a gap the width of a pencil around windows, AC openings and under doors.
- Insects indoors: a home with ants, mosquitoes and cockroaches is a home with geckos.
- Warmth and hiding places: behind AC units, pictures, curtains and wardrobes.
- Gardens and yards: dense plants against walls and standing water.
Gecko repellent, gecko insecticide and gecko poison: what is true?
What people most look for is a product you spray and the geckos vanish. In fact insecticides are made for insects, not reptiles, and what is sold as a “gecko killer” is either an insecticide that kills its food so it leaves, or a repellent with a short-lived effect. The table shows what each does:
| Method | Does it work? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Insect control | Yes, and it is the basis | With no food the geckos leave |
| Sealing cracks | Yes | Stops entry at its source |
| Glue traps | Yes for those already indoors | Behind furniture and along walls, away from children and pets |
| Spraying exterior walls | Yes | Kills insects and keeps geckos away from entrances |
| Repellent sprays | A short-lived effect | Need repeating and do not replace sealing |
| Eggshells, garlic and onion | No evidence they work | And attract insects if left out |
| Coffee-and-tobacco balls | Not advised | Toxic to children and pets |
| Naphthalene (mothballs) | Not advised | Its fumes are harmful indoors |
How to get geckos out for good: what you can do yourself
- Seal the gaps: silicone around window frames, AC openings and pipes, a seal under doors and mesh over vents.
- Change the outdoor lighting: warm yellow lamps attract fewer insects; move them away from the door if you can.
- Get rid of the insects: window screens, no standing water and no uncovered food.
- Remove hiding places: pull furniture slightly away from walls and tidy storerooms.
- Set glue traps: behind the fridge and wardrobes and near windows, and check them daily.
- Trim the plants: that touch walls and windows.
Gecko control in Jeddah: how we treat it
- Inspection: where it appears, where it enters and which insects are drawing it.
- Insect control: indoors and outdoors.
- Perimeter spraying: exterior walls, door and window frames and the corners of outdoor ceilings.
- Traps: where it appears indoors.
- Sealing visible gaps, and pointing out what needs repair.
| Place | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Flat | SAR 138 |
| Whole villa, inside and out | SAR 415 |
| Roofs and walls | SAR 185 |
The guarantee is 3 to 6 months on pest control with a follow-up visit, with details on the service guarantee page.
Keeping geckos from returning
- Preventive perimeter spraying before and after summer.
- Yellow lighting at entrances.
- A yearly check of the sealant around windows and AC units.
- Sound mesh on windows and vents.
- A yard with no standing water or debris.
Jeddah districts we serve
Every district of Jeddah, along with Rabigh, Khulais, Usfan and Al Lith. Other pests are covered in pest control company in Jeddah.
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Geckos: gecko control · gecko control Jeddah · how to get rid of geckos · gecko repellent · house lizard control
Frequently asked questions about gecko control
How do I get rid of geckos for good?
By controlling the insects they eat, sealing the cracks they enter through, and glue traps for those already indoors.
What is an effective gecko repellent?
Repellent sprays are short-lived. Removing insects, sealing gaps and switching to yellow lighting work better.
Is there an insecticide or poison for geckos?
Insecticides are made for insects. Spraying kills the geckos’ food so they leave, and home-made poisons are dangerous to children and pets.
How much does gecko control cost in Jeddah?
From SAR 138 for a flat and SAR 415 for a villa with Bareeq Clean.
Are geckos dangerous?
They neither bite nor are venomous, but their droppings soil surfaces and food.
Why are geckos common near lights?
Because light attracts the insects they eat.
Do eggshells repel geckos?
There is no evidence that they do.
Where do geckos get in?
Through cracks around windows and AC openings, under doors and through vents.
Are glue traps safe?
They go behind furniture, away from children and pets, and are checked daily.
Is the treatment guaranteed?
Yes, 3 to 6 months on pest control with a follow-up visit.