Keep snakes out of your yard this spring! Shumaker Animal Control can help!
Snakes are creatures that receive very polarizing reviews — either you love them, or you loathe them. Even for people that love snakes, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want them taking over their yards. That’s when you need some animal control tips and techniques to keep them from slithering onto your property. Check out these tips to keep snakes away from your yard.
Landscape Care
The first and easiest tip for keeping snakes away from your yard is to mow your lawn. Snakes are attracted to tall grass as it gives them coverage and the ability to hide and move around in peace. In tall grass, snakes are also able to find some of their favorite meals, including crickets, mice, and other rodents. For many of the same reasons, be sure to move any woodpiles on your property as they give snakes a cool and private place to hang out. The same goes for shrubs as they are low enough to the ground for snakes to create their own little homes right in your yard. Keep the shrubs neatly trimmed, forcing snakes to try to find shelter elsewhere.
Rodent and Insect Control
Snakes travel where they think they’ll be able to find ample food sources. To keep snakes away from your yard, you must also control the population of rodents and insects near your property. Use various repellents and other techniques to get rid of small rodents, including mice and squirrels. Getting rid of insects may be a task that isn’t worth the amount of effort it would require — it’s nearly impossible to get rid of them all. However, you can try various techniques, including special insect repellents.
Natural Snake Repellents
If the tips above don’t work, then you can always try a snake repellent, specifically designed to make your yard as unattractive as possible for snakes. Granular snake repellent has no smell but is designed to train snakes to stay away from your yard by irritating them. You could also try a repellent that does use bad smells and tastes to get rid of the snakes.
Why You Should Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard
Why You Should Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard
- Safety Concerns
Some snakes are venomous and can pose a real danger to people and pets. Even non-venomous snakes may bite if they feel threatened. Children and pets are especially at risk because they may not know how to avoid snakes or recognize signs of danger. - Risk to Pets
Dogs and cats are naturally curious and may try to chase or play with a snake. This can lead to bites, injury, or worse. A bite from a venomous snake requires emergency care and can result in long-term health issues or death for a pet. - Possible Infestation
If your yard is a good habitat—offering food, water, and shelter—more snakes may show up over time. A single snake might not seem like a big deal, but repeated sightings or nests can turn into an ongoing problem that’s harder to manage. - Damage to Peace of Mind
Knowing there might be snakes nearby can make it uncomfortable to spend time outside. It’s harder to relax or let kids play freely if you’re constantly on alert. This can reduce the enjoyment of your outdoor space. - Other Wildlife May Follow
Snakes feed on rodents, frogs, and birds. If snakes are visiting your yard, it may mean there’s already a problem with other pests. At the same time, attracting snakes can change the balance of local wildlife in ways you didn’t intend.
Keeping snakes away from your yard is about protecting people, pets, and the overall comfort of your outdoor space. It’s a good idea to remove any features that make your yard welcoming to them—like tall grass, wood piles, and open water sources.
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