Snakes, whether they're harmless or not, are usually unwanted in yards and inside homes and businesses. Snake-A-Way is a reliable repellent that gets rid of snakes without killing them. It contains a couple active ingredients that affect the snake's sensory glands, sending it slithering away in the opposite direction. It's easy to use and provides residual activity for up to three months.
How Snake-A-Way Works
Snake-A-Way snake repellent contains two active ingredients for better results: naphthalene and sulfur. The first ingredient is derived from coal or petroleum and is typically used in moth repellents, so it has a distinctive mothball odor. The second ingredient also creates a foul odor for the snakes, driving them away at the moment their sensory glands pick up the scent. It comes in a granular formulation and is spread by hand in the target areas.
Where to Use Snake-A-Way
Snake-A-Way can be used anywhere outdoors to keep snakes away from the area. Use it around homes and garages, wood piles and other areas where snakes travel, rest and live. It can be put around flower beds and trash bins, including barns, cabins and trailers. Spread it along the perimeter of the patio and garden to keep snakes out for months at a time.
It should not be spread in gardens that produce food or feed. Also keep Snake-A-Way out of water areas such as pools, ponds and streams. Don't spread the granules in areas where snakes are already present as it could keep them trapped in the treated space.
Target Pests
Snake-A-Way is the ideal repellent to keep rattlesnakes and garter snakes out of the area. It's effective against black racers, copperheads, coral snakes and eastern hognose snakes. For checkered garter snakes, Snake-A-Way provides 100 percent effectiveness at driving them out of the area. Though it works perfectly for rattlesnakes and garter snakes, it may not provide as effective results against cottonmouths and some species of rat snakes.
Benefits of Snake-A-Way
Snake-A-Way gets rid of snakes without physically harming them. The effects are quick and send the snakes in the other direction, but they regain their sensory function once they're away from the repellent. It's been tested on a variety of species and provides long-lasting results with a single application. Some features and benefits include:
- Comes in easy-to-disperse granules
- Contains two active ingredients
- Can be spread by gloved hand in the target area
- For use outdoors around homes and other sites
- Keeps snakes away for up to three months
Get Rid of Snakes with Snake-A-Way Repellent
Not all snakes are venomous, but they're still not wanted around homes where children and adults gather. The granular formulation is easy to spread by gloved hand around trash bins, garages, sheds and other areas, and the strong odor drives the snakes away for months at a time. Though it's for outdoor use, it should be kept out of rainfall for the best results. When it's necessary to keep snakes away, Snake-A-Way does the job without hurting or killing the pests.
