Unfortunately, when entering human dwellings, salamanders may expose themselves to areas that can become too dry, or expose themselves to chlorine. Both of which can kill them. ... However, salamanders are extremely cold tolerant.

How do you get rid of salamanders?

Focus on damp areas, which salamanders favor for nest-building and egg-laying. Cover the granules with a spray repellent. Plug electronic repellents into the wall sockets of your home to release fumes to drive away salamanders. Scatter mothballs around the outside of your home.

Can bug spray kill a salamander?

A new study has revealed that insect repellents containing picaridin are potentially lethal to salamanders. “Chemicals in repellents enter aquatic ecosystems through sewage effluent and are now common in surface waters. ...