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Keep yards tidy by mowing regularly, removing debris and clutter, and keeping outdoor areas free of places where snakes and scorpions can hide. Also, install a fence around the perimeter of the property to help keep out snakes and scorpions.
What are do you live in??
Oh, boy I could relate. What we did was we installed tight-fitting door sweeps and screens on windows and doors to our home. Using a snake repellant works too.
Thanks! I will have to give it a try!
We live in an area with a lot of rattlesnakes and scorpions, and one thing that has helped us is to seal up any cracks or openings around the house where they could potentially enter. We also keep our yard tidy and free of debris, as these pests like to hide in piles of wood, rocks, and other clutter.
I would recommend hiring a licensed pest control company to come out and inspect your property. They can identify potential entry points and provide a customized plan to keep snakes and scorpions away. Additionally, they can use safe and effective treatments to eliminate any existing pests.
If you want to keep them away from your property, you can use natural deterrents like certain types of plants that repel these pests or install snake fencing around your property. It's also important to be aware of your surroundings outside, and wear protective clothing and shoes when working in areas where these creatures may be present.
We started doing this and it's actually been pretty effective, we were plant people to begin with so it was kind of an easy one to implement haha
My husband and I bought a scorpion barrier spray from Lowes and sprayed it around the outside of the house and in the garage, particularly in front of doors and windows. It helped significantly. Not sure beyond that, may need to get pest control on site.
Can't speak to the snakes.
Thanks! I will take a quick trip to Lowes.
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Yeah. Last summer was my first in Arizona in 25+ years. I’d forgotten how bad they could be. Almost burned the house down and moved back to Colorado. The barrier spray for scorpions helped a lot, but you have to reapply on a regular schedule, especially after it rains.
Welcome to Arizona! I know it can be rough here.
Pest control?
Yes, that can be an option. But sometimes they don't do an effective job.
If there are not any potential food sources (rodents etc.) the rattlesnakes won’t be tempted to go onto your property. You certainly cannot fence them out and there really isn’t any poison that you can spread to kill any that would come onto your place. Basically, if there isn’t any food or cover to attract them the rattlesnakes won’t have much desire to go onto your land.
There are two main reasons that snakes inhabit an area; 1) It has their food, and 2) It has hiding or nesting potential.
So, to reduce (not eliminate) the likelihood of snakes hanging around you'll need to eliminate any food such as mice, rats, lizards, rabbits, etc. You'll also need to eliminate potential hiding/nesting places. This'll play havoc with your beautiful landscape plans, but there you have it.
Spray cloves and cinnamon oil on your property/try mothballs/place sulfur around your house or garlic and onions rattlesnakes hate all of these things.
Be aware of the terrain you're in. Rattlesnakes lay up near the bases of trees, beargrass, cactus and such in open country. Ledges, overhanging outcroppings in rocky terrain and canyons. Just always assume they are around.
Racers are known to prey on rattlesnakes and are immune to their venom so if you have plenty of money, you could buy a lot of racers and turn them loose in your yard. I've seen several black racers in our yard, but I haven't seen any venomous snakes.