Let’s break down 7 smells snakes hate and how to use them to keep these slithery visitors away from your home
🧄 2. Garlic & Onions
Why it works: Sulfur compounds in garlic and onions create a pungent odor that overwhelms a snake’s sensitive olfactory system.
How to use:
How to use:
- Blend 10 cloves garlic + 4 onions + 4 cups water; strain and spray around perimeter.
- Or plant garlic/onion bulbs around garden beds as a natural barrier.
- Reapply weekly or after rain.
🌼 3. Marigolds
Why it works: These bright flowers emit a strong, musky scent (from pyrethrum) that repels not just snakes but also insects they feed on.
How to use:
How to use:
- Plant marigolds around your home’s foundation, garden edges, or chicken coops.
- Works best as a preventive long-term strategy.
