It's a creature watching over you in silence, but you avoid

It's common to see a gecko sneaking on a wall or ceiling, and our first reaction is often to try to chase it away. Yet these little lizards are not intruders to fear, but fearsome allies in your home.
Why did we misunderstand the geckos?

Their unusual appearance or rapid movement may seem disturbing, but geckos are not harmful to humans. In fact, they play a crucial ecological role: they are effective predators of insects.

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