Yep...I catch them and let them loose in my apartment.
I’m north of Argyle.
No pest issues whatsoever.
LOL. I once did that in Boca Raton, FL. Well, close.
When we had an ant problem (my roommate at the time was less than cleanly), I openned the front door, snuck out, waited 15 minutes, and then chased the little buggers who were sunning themselves on the patio into the apartment.
Waited a few days, no more ants.
Then just opened the front door and make a lot of noise. Geckos fled.
Free pest control!