1. Cut Off Their Food Supply<\/p>\n
source: Backyard Birds<\/p>\n
Snakes are attracted to a number of things. They eat mice and rats,<\/p>\n
but they also eat discarded birdseed and fruit. If you have a compost bin,<\/p>\n
ensure it\u2019s completely sealed. If you have bird feeders in your yard,<\/p>\n
try to keep them at the perimeter of your yard and as far away from your home as possible.<\/p>\n
2. Plant Lemongrass<\/p>\n
source: Garden Betty<\/p>\n
A super simple way to deter snakes is by planting lemongrass in your garden.<\/p>\n
Snakes hate the citrusy smell and thankfully, so do mosquitoes!<\/p>\n
3. Citrus Solution<\/p>\n
source: Tori Avey<\/p>\n
ASpeaking of citrus, you can add some lemon or orange rinds and pieces to a jar of water.<\/p>\n
Let the fruit sit in the water for 24 hours. Spray the solution onto patio furniture and around<\/p>\n
your deck\/porch stairs to deter snakes from coming too close.<\/p>\n
4. Maintain Your Yard<\/p>\n
source: jbelldfw.com<\/p>\n
If you have lots of weeds and piles of sticks or other debris lying around the yard,<\/p>\n
these make for the perfect hiding spots. If you keep your yard tidy<\/p>\n
and maintained, snakes will be less likely to make it their home.<\/p>\n
5. Seal Off Your Home<\/p>\n
source: YouTube\/Quikrete<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t want snakes in your yard, and you certainly don\u2019t want them in your home.<\/p>\n
Ensure any cracks in your foundation and around doors and windows are sealed off.<\/p>\n
You should also be sure there are no holes in any window screens, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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