Contrary to all the old wives’ tales,  wild garlic plants and Jayes fluid and snake repellant chemicals do not stop snakes from coming into your house. This is a fact confirmed by Snake consultants across South Africa.

We all need to know that snakes use their tongues as their eyes. Their little tongues flash out of their mouth, and act as  their seeing and tasting organ of their body. They are, most importantly, looking for food which is why they will be in your home – and they use their tongues to taste and smell potential food.

So, how do we stop snakes from entering the home? Here are a few tips:

Stop the clutter!

Any clutter around the home will attract frogs, geckos, rodents, and mice which are all great food sources for snakes.

Keep Pool pump covers and enclosure watertight

These are prime spots for prey of snakes to hide.  Also try to reduce the amount of enclosures within your home.

Use of Plants

Plant up wild areas away from your home that can house these animals or prey, that entice the mice and birds to go there. This in turn directs the snake to go there instead of your house.

Water Features and Ponds

Reality is that water features and ponds do attract frogs and they become snake restaurants. If it’s a chlorinated pool, this reduces the amount of creatures that like to live in this water. These need to be well kept and maintained. Paving around this area will also help reduce the snake prey inhabiting the area.

Balconies and Doors

Keep trees and vegetation away from balconies and sliding doors around your home. Also discourage nesting birds and prey to stay out of these trees should you have them in your home.

If you are having recurring problems with snakes in your home, feel free to give us a call to consult on changing up your garden to minimize their visits.

Call: 082 491 6447 or email: info@ecobalance.co.za