How to Keep Snakes Away from Your Home
- Cut Off Food Supply: Snakes are drawn to birdseed, fallen fruit, and rodents. Seal compost bins and keep bird feeders away from your house.
- Plant Lemongrass: Its citrus scent naturally repels snakes—and mosquitoes!
- Citrus Spray: Soak lemon or orange peels in water for 24 hours, then spray the mix around patios and stairs.
- Maintain Your Yard: Remove weeds, wood piles, and debris where snakes may hide.
- Seal Your Home: Close any gaps in doors, windows, foundations, and window screens.
- DIY Repellent: Mix equal parts cinnamon oil and clove oil. Spray around the home’s perimeter and potential hiding spots.
- Use Mothballs Cautiously: Place them near foundations—but avoid areas accessible to pets or children.
- Humanely Relocate: Use humane traps and release any snakes safely far from your property.