Nope Ropes, Sneks, & Danger Noodles
Also Known As
Snakes!
BUGCO® has seen a larger-than-normal influx of questions centered around snake control recently, so today, we are going to answer some of the most common questions. Here are a few examples
Can you treat for snakes? Where do snakes live in Texas? Can you apply snake repellant?
At BUGCO® Pest Control, We Make The Bugs Go®, but for snakes, we treat for them indirectly, not directly. But what does that mean?
Just the Essentials – Food, Water, and Shelter
Food and Water
The most effective method to reduce the snake population around your home or business is to remove the snake’s food source, accessible water, and shelter. Here are a few examples.
When we are in the rainy season, frogs, toads, and rodents are very active. Why? Because there is plenty of food and water! When there is plenty of water, insects thrive, and insects are the primary food source of frogs, toads, and rodents which are the primary food source of the snakes!
If you can disrupt the food chain by getting rid of insects, frogs, rodents, etc., through general pest and rodent control, then you can reduce their desire to be located near the structure.
Shelter
Landscaping and excessive debris are huge components when it comes to reducing the snake population around your structure. A good rule of thumb is to keep your grass trimmed, as snakes love these areas to hide in. Use less or no mulch around the structure, as mulch and large rocks in your landscape attract frogs, toads, and rodents. Instead, you can use smaller decorative rocks such as bull rock, fine gravel, or river rock.
Weather
When the temperature during the day warms up or when it gets too cool for snakes at night, they will begin moving about for a few things, but primarily, we are talking about food, water, and shelter. You may find them in your garage or yard trying to keep warm and safe or see them during their search for food. After all, they go where the food and water go.
Also, ensure you remove or repair any conducive conditions or areas they can possibly shelter in (Remove Any Debris Against the House, Prevent Standing Water, and Keep the Grass and Bushes Trimmed).
Repellants
While not everyone has a green thumb, some things can be done in the garden to make your home less desirable for snakes. Learn More Here. Other natural repellents include sulfur, clove, cinnamon oil, and vinegar may help repel snakes.
Snake Removal
For the removal of a live snake, please contact your local city or county wildlife control or companies that specialize in snake removal.
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