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. ...
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 ...
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...
Remove the snakes' diet. Garter snakes eat other small pests that are naturally found in your yard; remove their food source to make them look elsewhere for a meal. Call an exterminator to treat your yard for insects and for mice. As it is impossible to keep every bug from your home, ...
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, such as reducing thatch,...
By making smart decisions and being aware of the habitat your yard provides, you will be able to prevent snakes from becoming a problem. You basically have two options for getting rid of your snake(s). First, you can call a professional wildlife expert from my below directory. This ...
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 ...
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.
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! Learn more about common garden pests like mic...
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...