1. Cut Off Their Food Supply

source: Backyard Birds

Snakes are attracted to a number of things. They eat mice and rats,

but they also eat discarded birdseed and fruit. If you have a compost bin,

ensure it’s completely sealed. If you have bird feeders in your yard,

try to keep them at the perimeter of your yard and as far away from your home as possible.

2. Plant Lemongrass

source: Garden Betty

A super simple way to deter snakes is by planting lemongrass in your garden.

Snakes hate the citrusy smell and thankfully, so do mosquitoes!

3. Citrus Solution

source: Tori Avey

ASpeaking of citrus, you can add some lemon or orange rinds and pieces to a jar of water.

Let the fruit sit in the water for 24 hours. Spray the solution onto patio furniture and around

your deck/porch stairs to deter snakes from coming too close.

4. Maintain Your Yard

source: jbelldfw.com

If you have lots of weeds and piles of sticks or other debris lying around the yard,

these make for the perfect hiding spots. If you keep your yard tidy

and maintained, snakes will be less likely to make it their home.

5. Seal Off Your Home

source: YouTube/Quikrete

You don’t want snakes in your yard, and you certainly don’t want them in your home.

Ensure any cracks in your foundation and around doors and windows are sealed off.

You should also be sure there are no holes in any window screens, etc.