For some people, there is nothing creepier than a snake slithering across the grass in their home. In general, people just do not like snakes. Other pests like spiders, ants, or even beetles seem okay to deal with, but a snake, that’s a dealbreaker. Forget about it.
If you are a person who doesn’t like snakes and you are looking for a way to keep them out of your yard, then I have some tips for you.
- Chasing it away
You don’t. Chasing a snake away is a sure-fire way to make sure that they bite you. By threatening the snake in any way, they are forced to defend themselves. You can try to spray the snake with a water hose, but be sure to keep your distance. Otherwise, call in some professionals to help you remove the snake from your yard.
- Use snake repellant
Ammonia works well at keeping snakes away. You can soak rags in it and place them in unsealed bags around your yard. You can also try cinnamon, peppermint, and/or clove, as they do not like these smells. To keep them out of your garden, make sure you have planted plenty of lemongrasses.
- Summer pool snakes
During the summer, snakes like to be in the pool just as much as people do. Make sure you are checking your pool regularly for snakes. You can also pour some white vinegar around the perimeter of your pool to keep snakes and other bugs away from it. Since snakes soak up liquids into their skin, they won’t glide over the pungent vinegar.
- Save your hair
When you clean out your brush or your comb, save the little hairball that comes from it. Snakes don’t like humans either, so when it comes to keeping them at bay, it can be as simple as letting them know that you are there. Just drop the little hairball around the boundary of your home and snakes will keep away, due to the smell.
If these tips and tricks do not work, call in a pest removal company. Wildout Animal and Pest Removal can get rid of snakes for you in the most humane way so that you don’t have to worry about the stress and neither do the snakes. First, Wildout offers you a free thorough inspection to find out where and why snakes are coming into your home or yard. They will set traps that are refreshed during the whole removal process. To prevent snakes from coming back, Wildout will set traps for other smaller pests that snakes are usually coming into your yard for. They can also offer your free advice on what you can remove around your yard that might be attracting snakes such as piles of wood. Finally, they can help to seal up any areas where snakes are gaining access to your home or shed.
If you are having some snake issues, call Wildout Animal and Pest Removal today: 844-945-3688