Plants and animals that repel snakes from the house

      Plants and animals that repel snakes from the house

      Thankfully, there are some plants and animals that repel snakes from the house or the compound. These plants and animals that repel snakes are common to find. These plants and animals are easy to keep or easy to rear.

       

      The plants can be cultivated on a backyard farm easily. The animals can also be reared or kept in the house on a subsistence basis. The animals can be kept to supplement the meat/ protein needs of the household.

       

      See also: Things that attract snakes and 3 ways to control snakes entering the house

      People can therefore cultivate or rear the plants and animals to control the entry or stay of snakes into the house.

       

      Snakes are dangerous reptiles. The ability to repel snakes from the house gives peace of mind to everyone in the compound. Especially when the compound is close to bushes.

       

      Common animals that repel snakes are

      a. Guinea fowl

      b. Turkeys

      c. Pigs and

      d. Cats

       

      Common plants that repel snakes from the house are

      a. Marigold

      b. Lemongrass

      c. Mother-in-Law’s tongue

      d. Wormwood

      e. Onion and

      f. Garlic

       

      Teaser:

      Garlic and onions are thought to be one of the most effective ways to repel snakes. This is because they contain sulfonic acid, the chemical that causes us to cry when we chop onions.

       

      You could infuse some oil with garlic so the odor is really potent. You can use the spray in any area you want to repel snakes away from the house.

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