2006-07-29 08:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by maxgreenman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Eliminate cool, damp areas where snakes hide. Remove brush and rock piles, keep shrubbery away from foundations, and cut tall grass.
Control insect and rodent populations (the snakes’ primary food source) to force them to seek areas with a larger food supply. Put grains in tightly sealed containers and clean up residual pet food and debris.
In rattlesnake-infested areas, construct a snakeproof fence around the backyard or play area. Use 36-inch high galvanized hardware cloth with a 1/4-inch mesh and bury it 6 inches deep, slanted outward at a 30-degree angle. Make certain the gate fits tightly and swings into the play area. Keep all vegetation away from the fence to prevent snakes from climbing over it.
To prevent snakes from entering basements and crawl spaces, seal all openings 1/4 inch or larger with mortar, caulking compound or 1/8-inch hardware cloth. Check for holes or cracks around doors, windows, water pipes, electrical lines, etc.
2006-07-29 08:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by af4sguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to rid your yard of snakes? They are mostly good for a yard -- keeping the population of rodents under control and all that.
2006-07-29 08:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle sulphur and moth balls around the perimeter of your yard. That's always been a good home-remedy.
2006-07-29 08:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to bring in Samuel L Jackson so he can add to his Snakes on a Plane!!!
2006-07-29 08:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mike Oxmahl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The snakes in your yard are very beneficial at keeping the insect and rodent population under control. Leave the snakes alone, please, they are helping you.
2006-07-29 08:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cat and train it to grab the snakes and place them in a bucket for you...
2006-07-29 08:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by donbro77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like to live under rocks and in woodpiles. If you get rid of their homes, you should see them go and stay away. Are they poisonous? If not, you should be glad you have them as they eat lots of pests.
2006-07-29 08:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a mongoose.
2006-07-29 08:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SNAKES !!!!!! omg where do you live?
2006-07-29 08:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moth balls work really well.
2006-07-29 08:25:35 · answer #10 · answered by jiffypop88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋