Top 4 Myths of Snake Control

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Top 4 Myths of Snake Control
Most people hate snakes, but did you know some of the top myths of snake control could actually be attracting snakes to your yard? In this post, you'll learn the top 4 myths of snake control and how to keep snakes away from your home.
Having a well groomed yard will keep snakes out
A lot of people think that snakes will avoid your yard if it is perfectly groomed. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. In fact, much of a yard snake's diet is very independent of what the grass level in your yard is like.
Most snakes eat things like slugs, earthworms, lizards, frogs, toads, insects, and even rodents. A well groomed yard can actually make it easier for a snake to get around and find food sources like these. Clean looking rock work, mulch, and other landscaping pieces can harbor just as many pests as long grass or weeds.
Typically these pests remain terrestrial, or hang out on the ground, but they have been known to also hide in shrubs and bushes. So having a clean yard may keep out some pests, it doesn't inherently do much for snakes. Snakes also look for things such as rocks for sun bathing and hollows for nesting.
The only real method for dealing with snakes, as far as yard upkeep goes, is installing fences and other similar methods to limit access. These fences need to go deep into the ground, and be a solid fence.
Snakes can burrow under your fence as well as climb over it, so even this option isn't a 100% guaranteed way to keep snakes out.
This fence option isn't the most practical form of snake control and can be very expensive, but it can go a long way to keeping snakes out of your yard. This is especially true if there are specific areas that need to be snake free.
Poisoned rodents will lead to effective snake control
Another common myth about snake control is that you can poison mice and other rodents around your home, which will then transfer the poison to the snakes that eat them. Unfortunately, this one isn't true.
Studies have shown that feeding snakes only rodents that have had poison in their systems, did not kill them. So this snake control myth is busted!
On top of that, if you are using bait traps to poison mice to try and kill snakes this way, you may actually be attracting more snakes.
Bait traps can kill off mice and rodents, but if used incorrectly they can actually attract even more rodents to your yard. With extra rodents running around, it gives snakes even more reasons to hide out in your happy hunting grounds of a yard.
General poison will kill them or control snakes
A lot of people try out the "spray and pray" method for snake control and hope that spraying pesticide all over will magically get rid of snakes. Unfortunately this one is a bust as well.
Snakes are carnivores and they only eat other prey. Most people think that this means that they only eat live food, but that isn't the case.
Eating something that has died recently is perfectly fine for snakes. In fact, most people who keep pet snakes, only feed them food that is already dead.
So spraying and placing poison around your yard will really just kill other pests around your yard. Certainly less pest activity of other pests is great, but it doesn't do much as far as snake control goes.
In addition to that, since snakes eat food alive or dead, and as we discussed above that most poisoned food (a.k.a. poisoned rodents) don't harm snakes, you could be just providing an easy food source for them. This could attract more snakes.
Repellents can backfire in snake control
There are a variety of snake repellent gimmicks out there from special powders to ultrasonic noise emitters, but do any of them work?
Well as far as noise making devices go for snake control, they were actually found to be fraudulent by the FTC. They don't work, so be sure to avoid anything products or services that use them.
Another common snake repellent for snake control are things like sulfur, mothballs, or other foul smelling things. Unfortunately, snakes don't smell like we do as humans.
Things like these may smell terrible to us as humans, but don't seem to bother snakes like they do us. So it could keep you out of your yard, but it won't do much as an effective means of snake control. There are certain repellants that are effective on certain snakes, but you have to ensure that you use the correct one for the snakes you are dealing with. In addition, improper application of a repellant and/or a lack of knowledge of nesting locations could actually trap snakes in your yard - exactly the opposite of what you set out to do!
Beyond set up of physical barriers such as a fence and sealing entry points around your home, the only sure way to get rid of snakes is to trap them and remove them.
If you are experiencing snake issues, we'd recommend reaching out to a pest control service like Rove Pest Control for any of your snake control needs.

[@Terry-sl3gn]

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[@TheWolf047]

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[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

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[@veteranpatriot4474]

A Remington 870 is 100% effective at keeping every Snake out of your yard, However it only works 1 at a time. But it NEVER FAILS.

[@Amanda-Lee33]

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[@amandabr9562]

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[@leahmalkin1503]

In other words, nothing works but a phone call to us.

[@TheWolf047]

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[@johnhobbsjr4248]

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[@brendagatlin1846]

THEY TALK TO MUCH INSTEAD OF GETTING TO THE POINT WE DON’T CARE HOW MUCH YOU WE WANT TO KNOW THAT YOU CARE TO COME TO THE POINT OF THE STATEMENT

[@OnTheWaySoon]

Thank You! I kept skipping to get to the point and still got no good answer

[@mmustafarajtirana]

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[@TheWolf047]

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[@NoteFromSELF]

Thanks for the question. I skipped the video.

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

That’s not the title of the video. We’ve gotten spoiled by having the internet.

[@maribelhealthTips]

thanks for sharing

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Thank you. I just bought my first ever home that isnt three floors up in an apartment building. Its in the country. Im trying to learn so that i don’t fall for every beginner’s foolish mistakes and I’m not subject to quackery (there’s plenty around, I’m learning )

[@RovePestControl]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful:) Good luck!

[@thebull5099]

Just tell us how to keep them away. Shoot. Spray. Stab. What is it yo.

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

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[@thomasdaniel6495]

I am moving to west Africa and will build an estate by the ocean.Will putting a line of lime around the yard,and keep applying it,deter the snakes from crossing the line.Ive heard that it burns them,and they will not cross.

[@Hundert1]

All the best with the estate and move. By now with all the so called brilliant scientists and engineers like Elon Musk, there should be absolutely no deadly venomous snakes roaming free to "accidentally " harm a human. Chop the venomous snakes in half with a shovel if you ever see any. Be extremely careful please! Prost

[@lumanpaul]

@@Hundert1 what in the world you smoking?

[@kwaseb]

How was the move? Any videos to share?

[@thomasdaniel6495]

@@kwaseb Haven't moved yet,still working on it,but it will happen.I might make some when I do.

[@melmel7011]

@@thomasdaniel6495 which country are you moving to? I'm in africa

[@JustOchi]

You gave no workable suggestions.

[@Manjit702]

Try this. Spray this oil around... the strong mint extract will keep snakes at bay

[@adagramble8499]

He gave nothing to keep them away, I don't think he knows

[@clintmullins8670]

Nice presentation, I think some of these ideas are off a long shot tho

[@sifisosithole7656]

Thank you very much for such valuable information.

[@RovePestControl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brittneymcintosh8185]

What about ammonia?

[@clems6989]

My Ruger wrangler with shotshells works great....

[@RovePestControl]

It certainly sounds effective!

[@amykoresdoski4607]

So your trying to say 1/4in Fencing mesh wont work? I mean sure it wont on TINY Tiny ones. But it will cost vs effect will be a huge deterrent. Cost of installing a Solid Fence vs a 4ft Mesh fence is HUGE!!! And a Solid fence doesn't ensure that some climb it. While most cannot there are a few. Again a cost vs effect.

[@Manjit702]

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[@Manjit702]

Spray this oil whenever possible.. The strong mint in it hacks in the smelling capability of snakes and makes them move away...

[@shawnshawn1366]

Thanks for telling us how to get rid of snakes

[@stevenmckee6134]

Haha 🤣

[@RovePestControl]

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[@sandib4234]

MOTH BALLS...COFFEE GROUNDS....CAYENNE PEPPER IS WHAT I USE....JUST SCATTERED AROUND ANY HOLES..WORKS FOR ME!!!

[@lishalou761]

I seen that mothballs do not work

[@jeffm2787]

Not legal to put Moth Balls outside.

[@Amanda-Lee33]

So damn if you do damn if you don't and wow long winded just to promote your company and get people to call you.

[@carlruffier7947]

How convenient the only thing that actually works is to call him and give him your hard-earned money.

[@cheryldaniels8801]

You did not mention certain plants that a person can get to keep them away. U- tube has videos just type in snake repellent plants.

[@beverleygrace]

Not true I live in Australia. Got all the plants. Never worked. Call out the snake catcher he laughed not true.

[@mdfakhrudin7039]

Some people say, snake plant repel snakes,whats your take ?

[@autoone1068]

Kar CK down one GA snake be gone works great for the rattle sneaks and cotton mouth.

[@hwm2024]

The best things you can do is keep your garden trimmed and not over grown so limit the options for hiding. Use a snake wire or chicken wire fence on your property which terrestrial snakes can’t get through. Only a couple of species could climb over but all the venomous ones won’t be able to as long as you stake it under the ground.

[@titusandrew946]

Wild snakes don’t prey on dead mice PERIOD... Nor do pet snakes eat dead mice if not kept pristinely kept and brought up to above room temperature and then dangled In front of the snake to trick it

[@lumanpaul]

So, I don't know this fella but I think he is so very wrong on most points...keep in mind...i might be the one that's wrong. I used to have many more snakes now not so much. I mow, I prune, I set traps for mice. I removed the pinestraw and put down white pea gravel... i use a blower every week.... these things help a ton..a ton... removing food source means snakes must go some place else to eat, how am I wrong? Filling holes in foundation,,,very very good. Don't have downspouts all the way to the ground.... snakes go up the downspout and make their way to attic,,, no really that's a fact!. If you don't think snakes been in your attic...look closer they shed their skin and mine... maybe yours too. Good hiding place... also the fella says snake will eat dead rodents. I don't think so. Yes in captivity a human will eat a dead frozen mouse, giving no other option. I think bate station perfect cure, don't think it brings rats to your station, its not like they smelled it from 3 miles away. Them rats was already on your property if they eat the bait.. then be dead... bet you no snake going to eat that dead mouse. .

[@Manjit702]

Spray this oil around it has very strong mint extract... Which hacks there smelling sense and respiratory system and cause suffocation.. which makes them move away

[@joevalles1963]

I'm soo confused..what about ammonia?

[@RovePestControl]

Ammonia is often suggested as a snake repellent, but its effectiveness is questionable. While some people claim that the smell of ammonia deters snakes, there is limited scientific evidence to support this. It's best to focus on proven methods like removing attractants, sealing entry points, and ensuring a well-maintained yard to minimize snake encounters.

[@deckiedeckie]

Bring in a couple of mongooses?

[@linema22n]

Do the snakes burrow with their claws? I can see a fence needs to be buried a couple inches but buried one foot deep seems utterly ridiculous.

[@kezzatries]

No but they do go down rodent holes

[@engiturtle65]

snakes dont have claws

[@beurselfyourself4279]

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[@dannyhall5526]

What a waste of time

[@jinlee5250]

So what works to repel snakes?

[@stevenmckee6134]

Nothing

[@Uratz]

Yeah but what will eat the snakes?

[@Hellnogizmo]

Good lord, they made this video just to talk, wtf?

[@ozzybushmannt]

this bloke could be held accountable if any one is bitten from his advice

[@lorenzowillemse422]

Diesel fuel, that works

[@Manjit702]

Try spraying this oil around

[@BlackjackArmyCaptain]

Does smoke work?😊

[@RovePestControl]

Smoke isn't typically effective for snake control. It's best to focus on preventive measures and professional assistance if needed.

[@BlackjackArmyCaptain]

Thank you. I have a cave home and was hoping smoke might deter

[@cliffcampbell8827]

That's great and all but how do I attract snakes to my property without increasing the rodent population?

[@RovePestControl]

Our expertise is more focused on getting rid of snakes, not attracting more;)

[@cliffcampbell8827]

@@RovePestControl I love reptiles and would love to provide them a safe haven so they don't get crushed by cars or hunted or "collected" by anyone. I don't really want them in my house but under it would be fine by me. Under my house could be a winter den for hibernating rattlesnakes and other compatible reptiles, I just don't know how to attract them to that area.

[@Hello-sd2jm]

So many negative comments regarding your presentation. However, I thank you for the needed logical reasonings behind the much misinformation.

[@heavymeddle28]

I live in Thailand and I have a huge problem with cobras in my home. So many rats and I don't know how to get rid of all snakes... I don't know but I've would say that 5-6 cobras in my home every year is a problem

[@johneberhardt6101]

Good luck friend. i would say one cobra in a home is a big problem..

[@juliemaisano2949]

I heard amonia??? Any body know if that is true????

[@alvaroakatico9188]

Traps work very well for me. Besides the yard, put those traps underneath the home. You can find an assortment of these on Amazon.

[@lumanpaul]

One freaking cobra and I'm out... like no longer in the freaking country

[@yzorgone]

i think, the "so many rats" fact is the main problem :). get big owls, hawks, falcons, herons, etc to live on your property. they can eat both, snakes and rats. And for that the whole neighbourhood of course needs to be survivable for those animals in the first place.

[@odinponzi9224]

There is a snake in my boots.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Snakes burrow??

[@kezzatries]

No they get into rodent holes

[@davidwho8215]

So, the answer is hire a pest control specialist, like Rove? Dang it: I just waisted 8 minutes.

[@RovePestControl]

While hiring a pest control specialist like can indeed be a reliable option for snake control, it's important to remember that videos aim to provide general information and debunk myths. The purpose is to equip viewers with knowledge and potential solutions. We understand that your time is valuable, and we apologize if the video didn't meet your specific expectations. If you require personalized assistance with snake control, it's recommended to consult with a professional to address your unique situation effectively.

[@anisaysoknoitwell60]

Dag I wanted to SHOP🐍

[@carljohnson6264]

Chickens

[@thomasblackwell9507]

Carl Johnson --believe it or not I saw my brother-in-law’s chicken eat a baby chicken. UNBELIEVABLE!

[@airlinena]

Thanks for offering no options to repel snakes. Total clickbait!

[@airlinena]

@THANATOS FANATICOS 👈🏼 is too stupid to know what pest control means! SAD‼️🖕🏻🧔🏻

[@alexstockton3821]

WD-40 spray it on a snake and watch him BOGGIE!!!

[@RovePestControl]

Interesting idea, but it's important to prioritize humane and safe methods for snake control.

[@ItsLuke350]

I heard about this thing of using a black rope or black hose to look like a Black Mamba. Because all snakes are afraid of those

[@melmel7011]

you do know that a black Mamba is not black in colour right?

[@ItsLuke350]

@@melmel7011 no ive never seen one but ok thanks even though this is almost 1 year old

[@Dr-Shlomo-Cohen]

How about keeping cats in the yard?

[@maduro169]

Does not work

[@lumanpaul]

I have cats,,,yet we will see snake.

[@jessiegorelow3120]

Its like lice...weird

[@jessierutledge863]

Talk to much,get to the point (please)

[@Terry-ou2sm]

Useless

[@thegamerman234gamingevolut4]

It’s called haveing outside cats and let them breed and then feed them a lot in winter and feed them less in summer so they kill snakes for food

[@bushman6964]

Outside cats kill a lot of other species too, and are harmful as fuck to the ecosystem

[@Dexter.59]

@@bushman6964 nobody in this comment section gives a fuck abt the ecosystem, sadly

[@cityman5468]

@@Dexter.59 🤗😂