The best remedies: How to effectively scare away snakes from your garden?

Snakes can be found in a wide variety of natural habitats , including homes and places like basements, laundry rooms, kitchens, and damp areas like gardens. Experts' best advice is to scare them away, not kill or eradicate them, but how can this be achieved?

According to Denfor, a pest control company, this is a difficult issue to solve. "It's not about killing them; snakes are necessary for the ecosystem; it's simply about keeping them away so we can live much more peacefully," they emphasized. "You should know that there is no truly effective or universal snake repellent. However, we can find some solutions with acceptable results, such as a mixture of mothballs and sulfur," they noted. Mothballs can also help. While toxic to pets and children, their smell is effective and bothers any snakes that may be near your space. (See more: Take note: 4 places where snakes can hide in your home.) On the other hand, the aforementioned company indicated that you can create a repellent with mothballs and crushed red pepper. The most important thing is to replace it once a month and after a rain on your property. Plants, for their part, also have the ability to repel pests, but they aren't the definitive solution. Marigolds, lemongrass, wormwood, onion, and mother-in-law's tongue can help.

What behavior do snakes have?

They are animals that must be treated with respect. Remember that it is not a good idea to kill them, and if you encounter them, it is recommended to avoid disturbing them. The pest control company mentioned on its website that snakes prefer warmth and tend to breed during the spring and some summer months.

(See more: Be careful: What causes snakes to appear around my house?) “When it's very hot, they seek shade, and when it's cold, they seek out areas where the sun's rays shine. Therefore, it's not surprising to find them in sunny areas of the ground. They can survive for several weeks without eating,” they concluded.