I was just reading another thread about the 53 yr old man cutting off the rattlesnakes head. Very sad, especially when there are other alternatives.

I have worked in the Pest Control Industry for most of my life. We get several calls on snakes. Mostly from people who are outside our city limits, in less developed areas. The factor that goes along with most snake infestations is that there is also a rodent infestation, which is why the snake is there anyway. They follow their food source. I get alot of calls from people living near a field. When the field is cut, the mice come running and soon after the snakes slither in.

Im happy to say that we DO NOT kill the snakes. We use a product called SNAKE AWAY. It comes in granular form, and can be broadcast around the perimeter of the home as a barrier. The snakes are repelled and will not breach the line. The main ingredient is the same main ingredient that is used to make moth balls. Snakes are repelled by moth balls. lol so simple. The only problem is that if a snake is on the property it will not be able to leave. So a good inspection is needed before applying.


We had a snake call out a couple of days ago, it turned out to be a rat snake. The lady of the house told the tech to leave it on her property and maybe it would get rid of the mice she had been having a problem with.



Sorry so long winded....