To keep snakes out of your yard, the key is to make your property unattractive to them by removing their food, water, and shelter sources. Here are effective strategies:

Eliminate Food Sources

• Control rodents and insects, as snakes prey on them.
• Remove bird feeders and avoid leaving pet food outside to prevent attracting rodents.
• Clean up trash and debris that could harbor small animals

Remove Water Sources

• Eliminate standing water such as ponds, pools, fountains, or puddles.
• Repair leaks and maintain proper drainage to keep your yard dry.
• Cover pools at night and clean gutters to prevent water accumulation

Remove Shelter and Hiding Spots

• Clear leaf piles, old branches, rocks, logs, and empty pots.
• Store firewood away from the house or elevate it.
• Keep grass mowed short and trim bushes and tree branches, especially those touching your house.
• Seal openings in your home’s foundation, garage, and sheds with durable materials like metal sheets or mortar.
• Avoid using mulch or large landscaping stones that provide cover for snakes

Modify Landscaping

• Replace some grass areas with gravel or lava rocks to create less hospitable terrain.
• Use snake-repelling plants such as marigolds, lemongrass, garlic, and wormwood around the yard

Additional Measures

• Use natural deterrents like powdered sulfur, cinnamon oil, or clove oil around your yard perimeter.
• Consider installing snake-proof fencing made of fine metal mesh, buried several inches underground and angled outward at the top

Professional Help

• If you encounter venomous snakes or are unsure how to handle them, call animal control or pest professionals for safe removal and advice

By combining these methods-removing food, water, and shelter, maintaining your yard, and using natural repellents-you can significantly reduce the chances of snakes entering and staying in your yard