http://www.woodsmall.com/REPEL-SNAKES-&-MOSQUITOES.txt 5/17/2024 CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THESE PLANTS ARE SAFE FOR KIDS AND PETS With a Few Plants, You Can Have a Mosquito-Less Summer Lemon Verbena Mint Rosemary Lavender Floss Flower Pitcher Plant 5 Snake Repellent Plants to Protect Your Yard Repelling Snakes with Plants Lavender: Lavender’s fragrant scent is lovely to us but offensive to snakes. Plant it along paths and near entry points to your home. Marigolds: The strong odor of marigolds deters not only snakes but also a range of other pests. Rosemary: This aromatic herb is an excellent choice for snake repellent. Plant it around your garden or entryways. Onion and Garlic: Both onion and garlic plants can help keep snakes away due to their pungent scent. Lemongrass: Lemongrass contains citronella, which is a natural snake repellent. Plant it in your garden or keep it in pots around your outdoor areas. Garlic and Onions: These pungent plants can serve as a strong deterrent for copperheads Aromatic Plants to Discourage Copperheads Marigolds: These brightly colored plants are not only beautiful to behold but also exude a strong aroma that deters snakes. They can be a fantastic border for your garden, providing an aesthetically pleasing and effective barrier. Garlic and Onions: These pungent plants can serve as a strong deterrent for copperheads. As an added bonus, you’ll also have fresh produce right at your fingertips. Lemongrass: This plant releases a citrus scent that’s pleasant to us but discouraging to snakes. It’s also a great addition for those who enjoy a bit of home cooking, with lemongrass being a staple in many dishes. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue: Also known as snake plant, its sharp leaves can deter snakes from entering your garden space. Mugwort: This plant is known for its silver-green foliage and strong sage-like aroma that copperheads find unfavorable. Find out which plants are poisonous to dogs, cats and horses Mothballs are commonly thought to repel snakes, but they are not intended to be used this way and have little effect on snakes. http://npic.orst.edu/pest/snake.html What is the best snake repellent? Research also shows that: cinnamon oil, clove oil, and eugenol are effective snake repellents. Snakes will retreat when sprayed directly with these oils and will exit cargo or other confined spaces when these oils are introduced to the area. I am merely reposting for my edification you do, or do not do, things at your own risk am NOT responsible for anything of any kind I have NO medical training of any kind CONSULT A DOCTOR Personally, I do NOT trust any snake repellents - DRW Consult a herpetologist David Woodsmall's main web page: http://www.woodsmall.com/