Did you know that, contrary to the fallacy that persist through the years, diesel does not keep snakes away?

There is zero evidence that diesel works to repel a snake, or has ever worked. Though ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise absorbing it may be harmful to a snake, there is no evidence for that either. Even if diesel worked, the mess and the environmental hazard that dumping it on the ground would make are simply not worth the effort.

Fortunately, you don’t have to reach for a can of diesel to get rid of snakes. There are many solutions available that are both effective and don’t require you to dump diesel out of the container. These measures include mostly natural means, but some physical ones as well, including proper choice of plants.

1. PLANTS | There are a variety of plants that will naturally keep a snake away. Some of these plants include lemongrass, garlic, marigolds, allium, mother-in-law’s tongue (snake plant), wormwood, holly, basil, snakeroot, yellow alder, pink agapanthus. Most of these plants have a strong, snake-repelling aroma.

2. CEDARWOOD | This is one of the simpler, more affordable, and naturally effective snake repellents around. While the powerful aroma is not unpleasant to humans, snakes are another story entirely. You can even pick up bags of cedar sawdust and sprinkle it wherever it will hold up best. Place the sawdust in a spreader and work it around the house, covering more territory.

3. AMMONIA | The only kind of ammonia that you can readily and easily deploy is the kind you can spray. Keep in mind that these are household chemicals and not something you should spray on plants, trees, or vegetation as it's detrimental to plants.The best way to use ammonia sprays is to apply it to the edge of porches, decks, fencing, or other, synthetic structures that aren’t living things. The ammonia smell will hang out for a few days but it should be reapplied every few days. If it rains, you’ll need to reapply once the rain clears out.

4. MOTHBALLS | They are an age-old method for removing and keeping moths out of your clothes. Mothballs are also an effective snake repellent. Snakes have powerful senses of smell and mothballs are almost violently repulsive to them. The only problem is how to apply them. It’s a simple thing to apply them indoors to keep snakes from getting inside. When it comes to the outside, however, you’ll have to get a little bit creative.

5. ULTRASONIC DEVICES | There are a number of these devices and many of them fit right into your garden without disrupting the aesthetic value of your yard and plants. Some of these are: LOV Ultrasonic Animal Repellent (its motion sensors detect animal movement and activate sound waves), BRISON Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, and 10-Pack Solar Mole Repellent. These devices are affordable, and are easy to install and operate anywhere on the exterior or interior of your home.

6. USING NATURAL ANIMAL DEFENSE | Pets are wonderful and as close a family member in our lives as our human counterparts. We don’t want to risk them, however, what you can do is give the natural predators of snakes a reason to hang out in your neck of the woods. Install large birdhouses and bat houses. The idea is to draw the interest of birds and bats large enough to make snakes a natural part of their prey menu. Owls are ideal for this and so are bats, a hawk or an eagle. If you want to attract owls and bats, you have to make your yard and surrounding area look as natural as possible, with plenty of plants and very large birdhouses for an owl to nest in.

7. PEPPERMINT AND CINNAMON ESSENTIAL OILS | Essential oils are known for their potent aromas. This is especially true with peppermint and cinnamon essential oils. Since snakes have a powerful sense of smell, peppermint and cinnamon aromas are often too much for them. Be careful not to spread essential oils on plants or other vegetation; oils are powerful and will often kill the plants. Only spray essential oils on synthetic objects and reapply every few days. If it rains, reapply as soon as the surfaces are dry.

8. EPSOM SALTS | Epsom salts have a lot of uses, especially as an effective snake repellent. They have a strong odor plus the salts are uncomfortable for snakes when they slither over them. Like any of the above liquid applications, Epsom salts won’t last long, especially after a decent rain. Reapply every few days and soon after a storm to keep the Epsom salts at optimal efficiency. Snakes will be sure to steer well clear of the powerful aroma.

Source: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/does-diesel-keep-snakes-away-effective-snake-repellents/

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