How long does snake away last?

Snake-A-Way is a dry granular mixture which is easy to apply by lightly sprinkling around homes, cabins, trailers, camp sites, and garages and will last up to three months. Normal rainfall will not harm the Snake-A-Way.

How long does snake away last in your yard?

Effective repellent for 2 to 3 months--not destroyed by rain! University tested, EPA Registered and a patented product. As a snake approaches the product its sensory perception is alerted and the snake turns away leaving the area.

How long does the smell from snake away last?

When will the powerful smell of Snake Away go away? Snake Away is a repellent containing napthalene and sufur, two intentionally strong smelling active ingredients as they are intended to irritate snakes' sensory organs. The repellent lasts about 3 months when used in accordance with the product label.

How effective is snake away?

No. From all available data and evidence, snake repellents don't work at all. Don't buy them; it's a waste of money and can be dangerous.

Does rain wash away snake away?

Answer: Rain does not dilute the Snake Away but heavy rains can wash it away. 256 of 277 people found this answer helpful.

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When should you put a snake away?

Snake Away is most effective in Spring, Summer, and Fall when snakes are active.

What keeps snakes away from your house and yard?

Use natural repellents

Natural repellents including sulfur, clove and cinnamon oil, and vinegar may help repel snakes. Pour these substances around the perimeter of your property, any place you have noticed snake activity.

Can I use Snake-A-Way inside?

Answer: Snake Away is for outdoor use only per the product label. You will need to remove any of the product you applied in the basement and follow the label instructions for proper applications around the perimeter of your home.

What smell do snakes hate?

There are many scents snakes don't like including smoke, cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic, and lime. You can use oils or sprays containing these fragrances or grow plants featuring these scents.

What attracts snakes to your house?

Snakes enter a building because they're lured in by dark, damp, cool areas or in search of small animals, like rats and mice, for food. Snakes can be discouraged from entering a home in several ways. Keeping the vegetation around the house cut short can make the home less attractive to small animals and snakes.

What is the best snake repellent?

Does Snake Away keep Copperheads away?

Use a snake repellent such as Snake Out around your yard and perimeter to ward off Copperhead Snakes and deter them from the area.

How often should you apply Snake-A-Way?

The rain resistant formula is safe for use around people, plants, and pets when used as directed. Re-apply as needed, or approximately every 30 days.

Can snakes climb walls?

The answer is that yes, some species of snake are excellent climbers, and can climb walls. But not just any wall. The snake must have something to grab ahold of and push off of. Not even a rough surface will do - snakes can't "stick" to walls the way insects, rats, and lizards often do.

Do snakes make holes in the ground?

While it is true that snakes often hide in holes, they do not construct their holes themselves -- these are primarily the former holes of rodents, turtles and frogs. Additionally, snakes hide inside tree hollows, or under the leaf litter, rocks or bark.

Does vinegar keep snakes away?

Vinegar: Vinegar is effective at repelling snakes near bodies of water including swimming pools. Pour white vinegar around the perimeter of any body of water for a natural snake repellent.

Do dogs scare snakes away?

Yes, big dogs especially can be a deterrent to snakes. They bark loudly and are much larger than snakes, so they will typically choose to stay away.

Do moth balls repel snakes?

Mothballs are commonly thought to repel snakes, but they are not intended to be used this way and have little effect on snakes.

Do snakes stay in one place?

Snakes will harbor in areas that serve their needs. They need a place to hide and keep warm, moisture and a food source. Snakes can move indoors if these needs are met inside or near the structure. Snakes are more commonly found outside in areas where all of their needs can be easily met.

Can dogs sense snakes?

A: No, most breeds cannot smell reptiles. Only the breeds with the most developed sense of smell—retrievers, Blood hounds, Bassets, Beagles — are able to detect snakes merely by smell.

How do you stop snakes from entering?

What happens if you inhale Snake-A-Way?

Inhalation: Causes irritation. Inhalation of dust or vapors can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and disorientation. Skin Contact: Causes irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Is Snake-A-Way safe around children?

Answer: Yes, Snake Away is safe for children and pets as long as the label instructions are followed correctly.

How do you chase a snake out of your house?

Imagine the homeowner's shock [and] frustration when they discover a snake in the house, after pouring chemicals around it religiously," Evans says. According to Evans, Jeyes Fluid is the most popular repellent and many home owners pour it around the house, either once a week or once a month to keep snakes away.