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Natural Snake Repellents

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Date: 05/06/2007 Topics: Pest Control > Snakes | Readers Request > Gardening  
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I have just about given up the love of gardening because of the abundance of snakes I come across. Any suggestions?

Hardiness Zone: 7a

Kathy
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Post By Alan (Guest Post) (12/07/2007)
I live in Republic of Panama, lots of feu de lance, real nasty, they mate all year give live birth to about thirty or fifty at at time swim, climb up anchor lines and are very aggressive and dangerous. Anyone had any luck with garlic?


Post By DAN (Guest Post) (10/30/2007)
Milk in a coke can. Snakes get there head stuck in can. Milk attracts them in then get rid of snake. Done.


Post By marilyn (Guest Post) (05/12/2007)
My husband sprays ammonia with lemon d/w detergent(to help it stick) where ever I don't want
snakes. It works. If it rains hard it will have to be done more often. If not maybe every 2-3 weeks.


Post by arcowgrl56 (2) | (05/10/2007)
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Moth Balls work well for snakes, but beware. Your domestic animals dogs, cats, horses will too because of the sweet taste. Make sure to put them in a cloth bag not ones with holes so when the balls get smaller they don't fall thru.


Post By Carol in PA (Guest Post) (05/09/2007)
My heart goes out to you as I sure understand your plight. I've had snakes between my storm door and my mud room door for the past two years! They made a nest in the crack in the concrete between the foundation and the sidewalk and sunbathe on the concrete.

At first I bought expensive spray over the internet. But it was well worth the money as I learned something. The man who sold it told me snakes hate strong odors. (I think they "inhale" it through their skin...) The product I purchased smelled like the strong creams you put on sore muscles... It contained capsasin which I believe is a type of hot pepper. Last spring I put some Tiger Balm brand in that crack and havent seen a snake there since that time. I truly believe anything that has a strong nasty smell would work. I particularly like the capsasin ointment because it renews its smell in the hot sun and you dont need to replace it when/if it rains.

I must tell you that I used to have lots of insects in my lawn. Then, voles came to eat the insects. Now I have snakes to eat the voles. Try to figure out if you have this type of food chain in your garden. Do you have any toads living in your mulch? If you eliminate the food supply, the snakes will go away.

Best of luck !


Post By elva (Guest Post) (05/08/2007)
I heard that lime works well also


Post by stellajean66 (4) | (05/08/2007)
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Our neighbor uses moth balls to repel snakes. Don't know if works on the snakes, but it sure does work on me. YUCK!!!! LOL


Post By bigdood (Guest Post) (05/06/2007)
sulfur they hate it. just renew when it gets wet. snake proof from the store costs 20 for 1 lb 5 lbs pure sulfur 2 dollars available at most farm outlets


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