There are some pretty dangerous snakes out there and these long, slithering reptiles with their piercing eyes and forked tongues can deliver a lethal bite. The secret is to know what to do to avoid coming into contact with them in the first place.
Professional snake deterrents
The chances of running into a venomous snake are slim, but one day is one day. With a venomous snake, prevention is always better than cure, and a licensed, certified Kansas City Exterminator is always up to date on the best treatment plans.
They’re always doing research to offer exceptional expertise on how to keep your home or business safe from pests. There are no inhumane practices with the pest control company and with their green services, they try to keep everything as environmentally friendly as possible.
They customize their services to suit your unique pest problem and by setting up a consultation with them, you’re on your way to being free of all kinds of creatures that want to take up residence with you, but for health and ‘damage to property’ purposes, can’t be allowed to.
Don’t kill snakes – call for professional help
Snakes don’t cause problems, except when they encounter humans vying for the same space as them. In Kansas City, there are about 38 species of snake and only 7 of these are venomous.
There are only two that are actually in and around Kansas City and these are the Osage Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnakes, but the chances of coming across these snakes are low. The Osage Copperhead is a retreating, secretive snake and will do anything to avoid human contact.
Don’t kill the snake. They have their purpose here. If you come across one, get out of its way and immediately phone one of the pest control companies in your area.
Mother-in-law plant keeps anything away
There are many harmless snakes and they serve a good purpose. There is absolutely no need to kill a snake. Rather deter them from coming into your garden and home with some strong smells.
Snakes have what is known as the Jacobson’s organ and this makes them sensitive to strong smells. If you have a mother-in-law with a sharp tongue, then think of how such a tongue in plant form can help.
Snakes don’t like coming near the mother-in-law plant. Its also known as the snake plant and it has a pungent citrus smell. They won’t like being around the plant but also because of its sharp leaves that can cut them.
Plants and plant-based essential oils
Strong odors also mask the ability of a snake to smell prey. The drought-resistant lemongrass gives off a strong citrussy smell and snakes don’t like it.
The Mugwort, too, may well be a weed to some, but it’s a beneficial herb to others and it’s useful in this instance as it gives off a pungent scent that a snake won’t b attracted to.
If you want to deter snakes further, there are some natural plant essential oils that work when you combine them. These are 20ml each of tea tree oil, lavender oil, sandalwood, oil of cloves, and eucalyptus. You can add about 450ml of water to your spray bottle.
One plant can’t work alone
A snake’s flicking tongue picks up tiny chemical particles, and the snake’s vomeronasal system takes the chemical particles and alerts the snake to what’s on the menu. Snakes always like areas in your garden that have dense coverage, so design a garden that doesn’t appeal to snakes.
Plants that repel snakes vary, and while there is no single plant that will turn a snake away, a garden filled with snake-repellant plants such as marigolds, garlic, and lemongrass will unite to send out a strong message to the snake. Remember to keep your garden free from rubbish as this attracts rats, and these critters will attract snakes.