How Do You Get Rid Of Garden Snakes And Gophers?
Getting rid of garden snakes and gophers can be a daunting task, but it is not impossible. Gophers especially are difficult to get rid of because they can stay below ground in their tunneled burrows. Snakes can sometimes help rid your garden of other vermin, but many people prefer not to deal with snakes. There are several different options for getting rid of garden snakes and gophers. Cut your grass to a low enough level to see any snakes in the grass. Cut back bushes and shrubs so they are not overwhelming any area you would like to rid of snakes. Move compost piles, mulch heaps or any other kind of piles away from the area so snakes do not have a place to hide. Line the area with snake repellent if other options fail. Snake repellents can be found in garden supply stores. You can also make homemade snake repellent with equal amounts of mothballs and cat litter. Spread the mixture on the ground in the area you want to rid of snakes. Dig a two-foot-deep ditch around your garden and li
