Natural DIY Snake Repellents for Your Backyard

6. West Indian Lemongrass

Planting lemongrass around your yard can help deter snakes. Snakes dislike its strong smell. Lemongrass is easy to grow and maintain. You can also use lemongrass essential oil mixed with water as a spray to keep snakes away. Lemongrass is not only effective due to its citrusy scent that snakes find repulsive, but it also has additional benefits, such as repelling other pests like mosquitoes. Planting lemongrass along the borders of your garden creates a fragrant and effective natural barrier.

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