{"id":903,"date":"2019-12-09T15:16:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T23:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/?p=903"},"modified":"2023-02-13T20:23:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T04:23:39","slug":"do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Solar Powered Snake Repellers Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:87.397899649942%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Snakes can be a frightening sight,\nespecially when you have pets and kids running around the yard. Obviously, not\nall snakes are dangerous, but it can be hard to tell them apart. So, the best\nway to keep everyone safe is to prevent them from coming onto your property in\nthe first place. According to some, a good way to prevent such scary surprises\nare Solar Powered Snake Repellers. But are they any good? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do solar powered snake repellers work<strong>? No,\nmany do not work as advertised.&nbsp; Snakes\ndon&rsquo;t rely solely on vibration to sense danger.&nbsp;\nAlso, the repellents share common problems&ndash;inadequate battery power to\nlast through the night, cloudy days preventing a full charge, and sensors accumulating\ndust, which affects efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024.jpg\" alt=\"Do Solar Powered Snake Repellers Work?\" class=\"wp-image-919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20924%20616'%3E%3Crect%20width='924'%20height='616'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Do Solar Powered Snake Repellers Work?\" class=\"wp-image-919 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024.jpg.webp 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/do-solar-powered-snake-repellers-work-1024-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in an area where snakes are a\ncommon occurrence, you need a sure way to get rid of snakes because they can\npose a threat for you and your family. We will give suggest some ways to keep\nsnakes away from your property and explain in more detail why many of these\nproducts don&rsquo;t work as well as There are many other ways in which you can keep\nsnakes away from your property, which we will discuss below.&nbsp; Armed with this info, we hope you&rsquo;ll find\nsomething that will work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do Snake Repellents Work? Solar Snake Repellent \/ Repeller. Do these Protect Your Home From Snakes?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K8oFtYm4QtA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Solar Powered Snake Repellers Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In combination with hearing sounds, snakes\nuse vibrations as a way to detect sound. &nbsp;By feeling the gravity of the vibrations, they\ncan tell whether there are any dangers lying ahead. &nbsp;The larger the animal, the louder the\nvibration; the small the animal the lower the vibration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solar powered snake repellers use this\nphilosophy to emit a strong vibration that tells the snake there is danger\nahead and that they should stay clear.&nbsp; Some\nrepellers emit a steady single pulse for as long as the battery lasts while\nother repellers change their pulse patterns from a single pulse to pulses\nmimicking a herd of cows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, some even emit a sound that\ncan sometimes be annoying to you or your neighbor&rsquo;s pets.&nbsp; There are some devices that are quieter than\nothers, but overall, the reviewers of these devices found them to be annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of brands on the market\nthat sell these types of repellers that cost anywhere from as low as $5.99 to\nas high as $150 for a set of two.&nbsp; While\nthere are many who have claimed that these Solar Powered Snake Repellers have\nworked for them, there are a far greater number of those who claim these\ndevices to be a waste of their time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the reviews have been quite similar\nacross the board, regardless of whether the product was cheap or one of the\nmore expensive brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Don&rsquo;t the Solar Powered Snake Repellers Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why these solar powered snake repellers fail to do what they are meant to do. Some of these reasons are because of poor design choice, while others are just thanks to Mother Nature. Regardless, these are things that can customers find off-putting enough to leave negative comments on these devices. And, it also shows why these devices don&rsquo;t work as well as they&rsquo;re supposed to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you place the device in a shadowy area, it won&rsquo;t charge properly, and so won&rsquo;t last through the night. The problem is, not everyone has wide open spaces. Some people like trees in their gardens, so if you can&rsquo;t find a place near the front and back of your house, then device will prove to be useless for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this is the\nmost important element in the whole design. Without the sun, there is no solar\npowered anything. The problem happens when it&rsquo;s cloudy, and the battery fails\nto charge. &nbsp;Which then means that the\ndevice won&rsquo;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could buy the\nbattery-operated ones, and they might work better then the solar powered ones,\nbut then that is for a different post. We are strictly talking about the solar\npowered devices in this post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Shady Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing these\ndevices, another thing that you have to careful about is that you pick a bright\nsunny spot that gets direct sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you place the device in\na shadowy area, it won&rsquo;t charge properly, and so won&rsquo;t last through the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is, not\neveryone has wide open spaces. Some people like trees in their gardens, so if\nyou can&rsquo;t find a place near the front and back of your house, then device will\nprove to be useless for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the review I read\ncomplained that some of the devices required maintenance in order to work\nproperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;d constantly have to\nclean the device top and the inside, where the sensors are because dust would\naccumulate, and they would not work properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tedious and\nredundant if you have to keep doing this constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. On and Off Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some devices don&rsquo;t come\nwith a switch where you can turn it on and off, which means the battery is\nconstantly being used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The switch would come\nhandy when it is a cloudy day where you want to save the charge on the device\nfor the night times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having this switch\nstandard in all devices might be helpful and make the devices more appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Water Resistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the on and off\nswitch, not all devices are water-proof. This means that if it rains or snows\nand you have your devices are out, then they will get ruined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but you&rsquo;d\nhave to be careful when watering your grass that you don&rsquo;t accidentally water\nthe device. This means that you have to place these devices in places where\nyour sprinkler&rsquo;s system, if you have one, will not spray water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This might prove to be\nmore difficult than it sounds, especially if you have plush yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to then\ninvest in the newer ones that are water resistant to be on the safe side. (If\nyou are still interested in trying one out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Snakes Senses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not know this, but\na snake uses all of its senses to make sure it stays away from danger. This\nmeans that if it senses the vibration, but does not smell or hear the danger,\nthen it will not be scared off that easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if the\nvibrating patterns remains the same and the snake senses that but doesn&rsquo;t see\nthe predator, then it will get used to the vibration, and the device will be of\nno use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Occasional Snake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, an occasional\nsnake sighting can be construed as having a snake infestation in your mind,\nespecially if you&rsquo;re not a snake person, have no idea what kind of snake it is,\nor even if it is passing by or there to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you purchase the Solar Powered Snake Repellant device, install it, and days go by. You don&rsquo;t see any more snakes, and you think that the device worked wonders. &nbsp;Now I am not saying that it might not have worked, but what I am saying is that sometimes, we think something worked, but technically there was no problem to begin with, so no solution was needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, a majority of those who have used these devices and have left reviews on various brands and models, claim that these were the reasons that they think that the Solar Powered Snake Repellers are a waste of money.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/life\/snake-proofing-your-home\/11680644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">One reviewer<\/a> even claimed that he found a snake coiled up on the device&rsquo;s stake while the device was still functioning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&ldquo;When I discovered snakes wrapped around them on two different occasions, I figured we wasted our money.&rdquo;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Food for thought: The device might not work for larger snakes, but they could work for smaller snakes. The problem is that there isn&rsquo;t enough size-based evidence to say this for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Some Other Ways to Keep Snakes Away?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying that snakes are on this\nplanet for a reason. They are good for the environment they live in to balance\nthe ecosystem. Having said that, you don&rsquo;t want them to be part of your family,\nand it is important to keep them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More so if you have little ones and pets\nwho like to play outside in the yard. You want to make sure that they do not\nget bit by snake and that they are safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to make sure that snakes do not make your yard their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep a Clean Yard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a clean yard not\nonly entails doing yard work but also making conscious gardening choices that\nwill help you maintain the yard better and will not attract any littler\ncritters or snakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard.jpg\" alt=\"A messy yard will attract mice and rats which in turn will attract snakes.\" class=\"wp-image-923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard.jpg 857w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard-768x671.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A messy yard will attract mice and rats which in turn will attract snakes.\" class=\"wp-image-923 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard.jpg.webp 857w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard-300x262.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard-768x671.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/messy-yard.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>A messy yard will attract mice and rats which in turn will attract snakes.<br>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mikecogh\/6089074986\/in\/photolist-ah56Ru-pcZ6AU-3QmQuH-6daLaG-JnStdc-JnSt7a-sa588-nzWGyF-c9GGad-9JQzRF-ifnu1-8UuSjx-5fuMS2-5fuMWt-8UuR3D-5fz93Y-6qmWcx-267SgDR-5BbuZW-4Cx3wX-pFU1CY-25gUtTL-27XtntC-ay4xMR-amBFV1-5BbuUQ-26WiKx3-fisiYo-JnStgt-bPzGmH-27XtnHq-c9tyj5-4QZgYW-cuY2ch-8UuRGk-8UuRnP-atjETM-i8kMD-75reup-27XtnzE-26WiKS1-7JyNSa-81GQhe-8UuRCk-8UxWPU-9BdWiU-8UxVT1-8UuS14-eLKWCU-8UuRRi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Michael Coghlan (opens in a new tab)\">Michael Coghlan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the things you can\ndo to keep your yard clean are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>a. Declutter Your Yard<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; This means, making sure you are trimming your bushes, cutting your grass, and raking any fallen leaves and branches in your yard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have gathered everything, make sure you pick it\nup and dispose it off right away. Leaving piles of debris lying around can be a\nbreeding ground not only for mice, bugs, and other little critters but also for\nsnakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snakes are sneaky creatures; they like to attack their\nprey from dark places, and when they least expect it. So, leaving piles of\nleaves and dead branches lying around is an invitation for snakes to visit and\nstay in your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay special attention to any hollow spaces in your\ntrees. Make sure you are cleaning those areas as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>b. Avoid Bushes<\/em> <\/strong>&ndash; If you live in an area where you know snakes are popular, it is better if you do not have bushes in your yard. These can be a good hiding spot for snakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, get plants that grow at least a foot about\nground. This way, you can clean underneath and trim it so that there aren&rsquo;t any\ndark places for snakes to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>c. Potential Food Sources<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; If you have a dirty yard, you can breed critters such as crickets, grasshoppers, roaches, mice and etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some snakes love to snack on these as their main source\nof food. So, if you keep your yard clean, you eliminate the breeding of these\ncreatures, which can lessen the chances of snakes coming into your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to get rid of these creatures is to use DIY\nor chemical based repellants to keep them away from your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis an effective way to keep snakes at bay. It might be hard to fence up the\nwhole yard this way since you still need your yard to look like a yard and not\na jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\nyou can do is put up fencing in areas where your kids and pets play to keep\nsnakes away from that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\ncan also put up the fence under your deck if you have an elevated deck or any\nother structure that you have in your yard that has a space underneath where\nsnakes could potentially hide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\na few different kinds of fencing you can use.&nbsp;\nOne is temporary construction fencing made from plastic cloth.&nbsp; You can also use steel mesh fencing or catch\nnet fencing. Although there are other kinds of fences, these three are the most\npopular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\ninstalling the fence, you have to make sure that you have the fence flush to\nthe ground so that there isn&rsquo;t any space for the snakes to squeeze through. You\nmay want to dig up the ground, then lay the fence down and cover it up good to\navoid unnecessary spacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another\nthing that will help with that is to angle the fence outward about thirty\ndegrees so that it is not climbable. &nbsp;This\nis more of an involved process since there is digging involved, so if you can,\nget a neighbor, friend, or family member.&nbsp;\nIf that isn&rsquo;t possible or doesn&rsquo;t work out, some professional help might\nbe necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snake Traps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis by far the most effective way of getting rid of snakes. Place snake traps\nstrategically around your home, keeping to the areas where you suspect there\nmight be snakes or even areas where you have seen the snakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always make sure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078YD8YRD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">buy the correct traps<\/a> that are in line with the type of snakes you are planning on capturing. Another thing you want make sure is that you have the number of animal control handy. This way, when you have made your catch, you can call them right away for proper disposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nmake sure that you don&rsquo;t buy the glue traps. Not only can they kill the snakes\ninhumanly, but other animals can get trapped in the glue as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fill Any Holes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis important. Make sure you repair any holes you see around your yard, fences,\nor even your home. &nbsp;&nbsp;Snakes can squeeze\nthrough holes or even hide in them. So keep up with the maintenance of your\nproperty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nwere suggestions I read in other forums that you can get a pet that can deal\nwith the snakes for you. The only pet that can do that is a cat. They won&rsquo;t eat\nthe snake, but they can scare them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats\nlike to chase after the snakes and play with them. This can sometimes lead to\nsnake injuries or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other\nanimals that are known to scare or even kill snakes are pigs, chickens, turkeys,\nand guinea hens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These\nfarm animals can attack the snakes until they&rsquo;re dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Over Power Their Sense of Smell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/33325-snake-flick-tongue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">livescience.com<\/a>, snakes use their tongue to aid their sense of smell. When they flick their tongue and lick the air, scent particles attached to their tongues. As they bring their tongues into their mouth, it fits into a cavity in the upper roof of their mouth called vomeronasal organ, aka Jacobson&rsquo;s organ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nthe tongue touches the Jacobson&rsquo;s organ, it transfers some of the particles to\nthe opening in the organ that then send a signal to the snake&rsquo;s brain and let\nthem know what it is that they are smelling. The tongue acts as a scent\nenhancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,\nwhen the snake tastes or smells the particles of these different essential\noils, foods, or chemical, it finds them unpleasant enough to run away from\nthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep\nin mind that if you are using some of the harsher essential oils or chemicals,\nyou want to keep pets and children away from that area. Additionally, be ready\nto smell that scent as well, and it is as unpleasant, if not more, for us as it\nis for the snakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\nof these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>a. Essential Oils<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> There are plenty of combinations and recipes out there for making the perfect snake repellant. Some of the essential oils you can use to fend snakes away are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cinnamon Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mary-Tylor-Naturals-Therapeutic-Aromatherapy\/dp\/B07K8YH7R3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Clove Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Essential-Oil-Certified-Organic-Therapeutic\/dp\/B07JJ8Q1JZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Eucalyptus Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mary-Tylor-Naturals-Therapeutic-Aromatherapy\/dp\/B07K8WNBTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Sandalwood Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Majestic-Pure-Sandalwood-Oil-Fragrance\/dp\/B07G8Q4WG2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Cedarwood Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cedarwood-Essential-Oil-Certified-Therapeutic\/dp\/B07JHBMTFV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Castor Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Certified-RejuveNaturals-Eyelashes-Eyebrows-Treatment\/dp\/B01BJCLNIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Peppermint Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organic-Peppermint-Essential-Certified-naturals\/dp\/B07K8VXC8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Tea Tree Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Certified-Therapeutic-alternifolia-Mary-Naturals\/dp\/B07KCLXFJN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Lavender Oil (You can purchase it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mary-Tylor-Naturals-Therapeutic-Aromatherapy\/dp\/B07MPQ7ZHT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to this recipe on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newidea.com.au\/do-snake-repellers-work-your-guide-to-snake-repellents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">newidea.com.au<\/a>, combining three of these essential oils makes a&nbsp; potent liquid solution to help keep snakes away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix 20ml of Eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, and sandalwood oils with\n120ml clove oil, 400ml methylated spirits, and 420ml of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>b. Plants<\/em><\/strong>: There are certain plants that you can plant in your garden that are said to snake repellants as well. I am not sure if this actually works, but you can give it a try. These plants either have a strong scent or have thorns that will keep snakes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rose Bushes<\/li><li>Lemongrass plant<\/li><li>Wormwood Plant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>c. Garlic<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> Another strong scent that snakes will not like is the smell of garlic. In order to create your own garlic essential oil, add chopped garlic to some oil ( you can use any kind of oil for this recipe, Olive, canola, vegetable, or even any of the essential oils above for an added bonus). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you add the garlic to the oil, let\nit sit for about two to three weeks. Then strain the oil to remove the garlic\nchunks. Add the oil to a spray bottle and spray the oil in areas where you\nsuspect the snakes hide or might hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>d. Naphthalene<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> This is a chemical most commonly and cheaply found in moth balls. Hence, you can essentially get moth balls and purposefully place them around your property. You can them under your deck, in any tree hollows, under any non-consumable plants and bushes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just know that these things are\nextremely pungent and will leave a strong scent for days. And, just like any\nother harmful chemical substances, keep them away from pets and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>e. Sulfur<\/em><\/strong>: This comes in powder form, and you can buy it any home improvement store or on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organic-Sulfur-Boundaries-Health-Wellness\/dp\/B018N67R80\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the above, you can sprinkle\nthe powder around the area that you think are the most common hiding spots for\nsnakes. The Sulfur has a really bad smell that can keep snakes and other\ncritters away. Just make sure you are ready for the smell as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all,\nthere are many ready-made natural and chemical based snake repellants on the\nmarket for your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these\nare a combination of essential oils mixed in with Sulfur and biodegradable\ngranules, while others have a mixture of both Naphthalene, Sulfur, and\nessential oils (to try and mask the pungent scent) to produce a power snake\nrepellent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty\nof powder and granular snake repellents that use more chemicals or just plain\nessential oils combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless\nthough, if you decide to go with any of the chemical repellents, please be\nmindful of the areas that you use them in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to keep\nthem as far away from your children and pets as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to\nthat, you want to sprinkle these away from any consumable plants because you\ndon&rsquo;t want any cross contamination with the soil because it can not only make\nyour plants sick but you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, make\nsure you wear gloves when handling any of the chemical based snake repellents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hire a Professional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And if all else fails,\nthen hire a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are trained people\nthat know what to do, aren&rsquo;t scared, and have dealt with snakes before. &nbsp;&nbsp;They are not only trained in how to look for\nand remove the threats, but also recognize the different kinds of snakes. <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on December 9, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may even give you some\npointers on how to keep your property snake free moving forward and also how to\nspot signs if you have a snake or snakes on your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Know If You Have A Snake Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the usual visual of these\nslithering creatures, there are a few things that you can look out for to know\nif you have a real problem or if it is just a snake wandering through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, snakes are just passing\nthrough and don&rsquo;t like to stay and infest an area unless the conditions are\nirresistible. &nbsp;That means plenty of food\nfor them and lots of dark spots to safely hide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you see a snake and you know you\nhave a yard that isn&rsquo;t maintained, then you might want to look for these signs\njust in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Snake Skin<\/strong>: Snakes have scaly skin that they shed on a regular basis. The skin is unmistakable, and if you spot it, then you know you have a problem. <\/li><li><strong>Odor<\/strong>: Some snakes leave an unmistakable odor, so if you happen to smell something weird, that you can&rsquo;t put a (so to speak) face to, then you might want to be on the lookout for a snake.<\/li><li><strong>Feces<\/strong>: Another sign of a snake problem is if you spot feces that look like bird poop but have bones and hair stuck in it, then that could belong to a snake.&nbsp; In case you&rsquo;re interested in seeing what that looks like, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlife-removal.com\/snakepoop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a> are some pictures.<\/li><li><strong>Winding Trails<\/strong>: Lastly, if you have dirt in your yard and you happen to see long winding trails, then you know to watch out for snakes. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Sum It Up:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar Powered Snake Repellers don&rsquo;t work as\nwell as they are supposed to. That is not to say that some people haven&rsquo;t had\nsuccess, but the majority report they haven&rsquo;t. &nbsp;In any case, there are various other things\nthat you can do to either get rid of snakes that are either already there or to\nprevent more from getting on your property. <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on December 9, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although no one method is foolproof, try\none and see if work.&nbsp; Trial and error\nmight be needed in your your situation.&nbsp;\nPerhaps solar powered snake repellents can be part of the mix.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what&mdash;if you don&rsquo;t want them coming back, then keep your yard clean and tidy.&nbsp; As an anonymous gardener once said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&ldquo;Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds, you can grow flowers&ndash;or weeds.&rdquo;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Title Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/opacity\/2771769725\/in\/photolist-5dW3zc-2aFGQHB-2aYUzfL-23Hooa4-2cTBYAH-Sa6NVh-2bXX7Eb-Nh6Q12-Jrdu28-oxTuk5-2h73h25-2aDCdCa-2bYDbg9-221Aauw-g5HCK2-8c5Kpj-F7tS5p-5VwEER-eahDmw-2h6Khyr-nwygCm-7A5sMK-59cXPB-285rUaZ-F7tTFa-221Achu-c21Wmj-2aDCcdB-221Abtf-n1xo5W-2818vhW-29iXPUh-6XP8rM-34EhJm-5ESGZA-2aJk51K-2c43Lm3-mHZYy-221Aa6L-ZFBjt9-Jrp1sP-2c43MGQ-2ddPSru-2b3DuQj-2dcSMyU-2aX5ZAS-2ecQz8L-2aX61Po-28jPXqi-JsUQJp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Anne Petersen (opens in a new tab)\">Anne Petersen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/ring-solar-panel-not-working-rp-2111\/\">Ring Solar Panel Not Working<\/a><\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on December 9, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/solar-lights-not-working-rp-2111\/\">Solar Lights not Working<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snakes can be a frightening sight, especially when you have pets and kids running around the yard. 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