There are several natural products that are known to repel snakes. These natural snake repellents can be used around the perimeter of your property, around pools, along the edges of ponds, and anywhere else you have noticed snake activity. Here are some of the most effective natural snake repellents:

• Garlic and onions: Garlic and onions contain sulfonic acid, which is known to repel snakes. You can chop up both garlic and onions and mix them with rock salt. Sprinkle the mixture around your yard to repel snakes. You can also infuse oil with garlic so it has a really strong odor and use the spray in any area you want to repel snakes away from.

• Cedar oil: Cedar oil is a great scent-based snake repellent that releases phenols that repel snakes. You can use cedar oil anywhere you don’t want them to come around. You can also use cedar shavings in places that are prone to snake problems so long as you don’t have livestock in those areas. Simply spread the shavings around and you’ve got yourself an easy snake repellent.

• Cinnamon oil: Cinnamon oil is a natural repellent that can be used to keep snakes away because it contains cinnamaldehyde, which snakes find unpleasant. You can mix cinnamon oil with clove oil in a spray bottle and spray anywhere snakes have been seen.

• Mothballs: Mothballs contain naphthalene, which is a snake repellent. While this does work, its important to be aware of the potential health hazards associated with their use.

• Peppermint oil: Peppermint oil is another essential oil that can help keep snakes away. Mix it with water and spray it around your property to deter snakes.

• Epsom salt: Sprinkling Epsom salt around your home or garden will create a strong odor snakes wont want to come close to.

• Snake-proof fencing: If you are using snake-proof fencing, make sure it is made of steel mesh or plastic sheeting, it is at least 3 feet high and 4 feet deep, it is flush with the ground, and it is angled outward. You can also try planting snake-repelling plants like marigolds, lemongrass, Mother-in-Law’s tongue, wormwood, onion, and garlic around the perimeter of your property.