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Planting lemongrass in your yard is an incredibly easy method to keep snakes away. Fortunately, mosquitoes share snakes' aversion to the citrus aroma.
Section 3: Citrus Solvent
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In keeping with the citrus theme, you may flavor water with the zest and juice of a few lemon or orange slices. Soak the fruit in water for at least one day. If you want to keep snakes away from your deck or porch, spray the solution over the furniture and the area around the steps.
4. Yard Maintenance
You may find excellent hiding places among the yard's abundance of weeds, twigs, and other yard trash. You may reduce the likelihood that snakes will make your yard their home by keeping it neat and well-maintained.
Step 5: Protect Your House
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It goes without saying that you should not have snakes in your yard or inside your house. Fix any foundational cracks and caulk around doors and windows. Make sure there are no cracks or gaps in the screens of any windows, doors, etc.
6. A Homemade Snake Repellent
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Your pets, loved ones, and plants all be in danger if you use snake repellents that are packed with chemicals. Mixing equal amounts clove oil and cinnamon oil is a great way to create a homemade, all-natural snake repellent. Anywhere you suspect snakes may be hiding, including the outside of your house and the deck, should be sprayed with the solution.
7. Insecticides
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Not only can mothballs keep bugs at bay, but they also keep snakes at bay. To keep moths away from your house, you may spray the foundation and back porch with mothballs. Having said that, keep mothballs out of the reach of children and pets since they are very toxic.
Move Them 8.
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After you've exhausted all other options, you may also invest in some humane snake traps and strategically deploy them across your yard. Just release the snake into a forested area far from your house once you've caught it.
