You can make your yard deeply unattractive to snakes without harming a single scale. Start by removing what draws them in: food and shelter. Secure compost, sweep up fallen birdseed and fruit, and move feeders to the far edges of your property. Keep grass trimmed, weeds pulled, and stick or lumber piles cleared so there are fewer cool, dark hiding spots. Seal cracks in foundations, gaps under doors, and torn window screens so a wandering snake can’t turn into an uninvited houseguest. Then layer on gentle deterrents. Plant lemongrass along borders and near decks to create a citrus-scented barrier that...
Continues…