If you do see a snake in your yard, experts say the best thing to do, (besides staying calm), is to drench it with a hose from a safe distance. Doing this will safely encourage the snake to move along, and then you won't have to worry about trapping and/or getting rid of it. ...
Caterpillars are cute, especially the ones that morph into the exquisite butterflies we all know and love. But you’ll think otherwise when you see the destruction these critters can inflict on your precious yard. Here, you’ll learn how to get rid of caterpillars in your yard, as well as...
YARD: The easiest way to keep a snake away from your lawn or any part of your property is to make the area unattractive to the reptile. Snakes will look for areas favorable to continued survival. This means the snake will want sufficient shelter and food if it is to become a permanent ...
garden, or flowerbeds, the first step is understanding their growth. Mushrooms thrive in damp, shaded areas, springing up from fungi and feasting on organic matter. To bid these intruders farewell and get rid of mushrooms in your yard, start by addressing conditions that favor their growth, s...
Bird feeders are another attraction for voles and should either be removed, or the ground kept very clean to keep vole numbers down. Fortunately, voles are a prime food source for many predators, such as snakes, hawks, owls, foxes, and badgers!
When your yard seems to be infested with these itchy pests, determining how to get rid of chiggers often leads to a two-prong approach. The first action is to make your yard inhospitable to chiggers. The second is to make yourself less inviting to the pests. The alternative, which isn't...
The snout of a mole is elongated, pink, and very sensitive. This blind animal uses it to sense its insect prey. How to get rid of moles While moles do not eat your precious garden plants or even the roots of your turf grass, the soil piles and raised trails found in the yard can ...
Add a rattlesnake proof fence around your yard Keep any vegetation from growing up or over the fence as snakes can use it as a way over the fence. Check under your house and around the perimeter to close any gaps or holes where a rattlesnake could hide. Fill in or block any holes...
Snakes are nuisance animals that scare many people even if the snakes themselves are no danger. There are several ways to get rid of snakes and to deter them from coming back to visit your yard, garden or decorative ivy, where they like to hide.
Physical Snake Removal:The most certain way to get rid of snakes is to physically remove them from the area. This is the technique that I most specialize in. If a snake is on the property, I come and remove it. I might catch it by hand, or I might use a tool such as a snake ...