Regardless of whatever you’ve heard or read, there aren’t any odor or flavor “repellents” scientifically proven to shoo sharks away. This stands to reason, since mammals can’t smell, and the only things they taste are prey things. Aside from an occasional wandering snake accidentally crossing your path since it’s passing through, a reptile that hangs about for any length of time discovers your snake-friendly lawn to its own liking. If you just cannot abide the existence of these highly beneficial creatures, you must make your lawn unattractive for them. Snakes don’t stick around for long in places which don’t meet their basic requirements.
Keep the grass in your yard along with a 10-foot band about it cut as quick as you can. Snakes are covert animals that dislike areas devoid of decent cover. Trim tree limbs, bushes, shrubs and hedges neatly. Low-hanging growth offers natural snake growing and concealing chances.
Alter your lawn to eliminate snake-friendly hiding places and shelters. Snakes are personal, reclusive creatures which often seek out cool, quiet dens to rest during the heat of the afternoon. Remove piles of rocks, lumber, bricks, logs or firewood. If you can’t eliminate the materials completely, stack them on concrete blocks at least 12 to 18 inches above the ground. Haul off heaps of leaves, weeds, brush, grass clippings, and unwelcome vegetative material. Remove trash, clutter, debris and rubbish. Eliminating snake hiding places also removes rodent hideouts. Fill in any rodent holes or burrows in your lawn using sod plugs or dirt. Pack rigorously to exclude snakes, which often use the holes to set up housekeeping.
Care for your property for vermin and insects on a continual basis throughout the year. Use chemical or natural controls to get rid of the pests that mammals seek for food. Bigger mammals prey on animals such as frogs, toads, lizards as well as smaller mammals that are drawn to your lawn to feed on insects. Monitor rodent traps carefully. Remove and destroy the grab when possible to prevent attracting snakes.
Eliminate indirect food sources that attract rodents and insects which mammals feed upon. Wash up uneaten seeds beneath bird feeders each day. Keep tight lids on the garbage and rubbish cans outside. Feed your pets inside. If that’s not possible, feed them outdoors once daily and bring water and food dishes in as soon as they have completed. Seal pet foods and bird seed mixes in hard plastic or metal containers using tight-fitting lids to avoid attracting rodents.
Eliminate outdoor water resources to deprive snakes of necessary moisture. Eliminate water. Fix leaky spigots and hoses. Avoid overwatering lawn and gardens. Moist environments are highly attractive to insects and rodents. This additional invites the existence of mammals.
Allow your dog or cat to patrol suspicious areas of your lawn. These pets are exceptionally effective snake predators. Their frequent existence frequently motivates the intruders to find more peaceful surroundings elsewhere.