Summer is not only a time of rest and holidays, not only the joy of swimming in different reservoirs, but also certain dangers that accompany outdoor activities. And if some troubles are simply annoying and do not threaten most people with serious consequences (the same bites of wasps and bees, for example), then meeting with reptiles can even lead to death. That is why people are so interested in all kinds of snake repellers. Reviews about them vary widely, so we decided to carefully understand both the concept itself and the methods of exposure of the device.
Doubts about some commercial offers
I must say, some manufacturers are quite dishonest both in the manufacturing process of devices and in their advertising. Not so long ago, the most popular was the ultrasonic snake repeller. Reviews about him, however, were so negative that pouting popularity quickly faded away. The fact is that even preschoolers who watched old cartoons are aware that snakes are completely deaf. That is, they simply will not hear the ultrasonic "siren". In addition, unlike the wave of the usual “tonality”, ultrasound decays rapidly when it penetrates the soil, its intensity decreases thousands of times when passing through even a small layer of the earth. That is why ultrasonic repellers of snakes are so useless, the reviews of those who have been burned by them quickly even educated illiterates. However, we caution you: it is not necessary when buying such a device that you are dealing with a fraudster. It’s possible Ultrasound is just a commercial name. First, ask what principle underlies the operation of the purchased device.
Using sound
We must say right away that the so-called sound devices use not only a sound wave, although it is also present there, moreover, a low-frequency one. Although snakes have no ears, they are able to sense sound if its frequency fluctuates between 150 and 600 Hz. It is this range, in particular, that of the snake repeller CH 316B. Reviews about him are mostly positive, and sometimes reach enthusiastic. In addition to the sound effect, vibration is also used in it, which snakes perfectly perceive, deprived of the ability to hear. The combination of two types of influence allows you to achieve very good results. Keep in mind: if you heard or read about a snake repeller, reviews are most likely related to such combined exposure devices.
The preferred feature of such devices should be their autonomy from the mains. Snakes rarely come close to places of active life, they avoid crowding. And where they feel comfortable, a cable is hardly laid. The same CH-316B is powered by a solar battery and is able to protect 625 square meters of your site from unpleasant neighbors. The device works every 40 seconds, and the pulses last a different time, which further disorients the reptiles, which is why they tend to leave the inhospitable territory. Additionally, it is worth noting the LED, which helps to find the installed device in the dark, and even is a decorative element in the garden.
Worthy rivals
No less attractive is the snake repeller Ls 107 - reviews about it are quite favorable. True, it protects half the territory - up to 300 square meters, but for non-commercial use it is very good. It is made of the same materials as the previous device (plastic + aluminum), but much more compact than it, which is an additional bonus for those who just want to protect their cottage from uninvited guests. The disadvantage is food - D-elements in the amount of 4 pieces: they will have to be changed periodically.
Another snake repeller - Yochomi - the reviews are positive also due to the fact that the frequency of the emitted sound is constantly changing in it. As in the case of CH-316B, where the exposure duration changes, such an engineering move confuses the snakes and makes their presence on the land protected by the device much more uncomfortable.
Pluses: modern snake repellers
Reviews of the main advantages of such devices are based on the fact that they lack any poisons and chemicals. Accordingly, there is no risk of poisoning pets or birds, and you can also be sure that after some time soil disinfection is not required. The sound frequencies used do not affect the land animals in any way - you can not be afraid that the chickens (if you have them) will stop running or your dog will go mad. These devices will not harm children. So, one can say that the full benefit is the absence of snakes in your territory and no side effects.
What to look for when choosing
Which one would prefer a snake repeller? Reviews of those who have tried several, recommend paying attention to the type of food. Those devices that run on batteries are much cheaper, but the problem is that the batteries will have to be changed, which means pulling the device out of the ground. This is both troublesome and interrupts the effect on reptiles, and it is difficult to control the operation of the device. And if you take on solar panels - pay attention to the battery capacity. If it is small, then with a relatively small number of sunny days (which is not uncommon in our area), the batteries will quickly discharge and the snake repellent will stop. It is also desirable that the batteries are removable - then with a lack of sun they can be recharged alternatively.
More positive reviews about snake repellers with the top output of the source of exposure. This is due to the fact that when placed below, rainwater almost instantly fills the tube, resulting in, of course, a short circuit. Result: The appliance can be discarded.
Operating rules
Putting a repeller in the middle of the garden is impractical: snakes in the open space are uncomfortable, they will not crawl to it, so the efficiency will decrease sharply. If you saw a snake in a certain area of the garden, put the device there. If you haven’t come across them yet or don’t know where their lair is, place your device near bushes, piles of garden rubbish, tree cuttings or suspicious holes. At first, the action of the repeller only activates the snakes: they begin to worry, leave their shelters, and can become more aggressive. So the first day should either be spent in another place (with friends at a party, at sea, with relatives), or try to less often go out into the yard and carefully monitor everything that moves.
Most repellers are waterproof, but it is better to be safe. In heavy rain and hail, it is better to remove the device under the roof. If water does get into the device, pull it out, disconnect the batteries or remove the batteries and leave to dry. If you have chosen a solar-powered repeller, do not forget to wipe it occasionally, so that enough energy accumulates.
Prevention is our everything
No matter how good modern fixtures are, it is better to try to avoid the need to purchase them. And for this you just need to carefully monitor your site. The best refuge for snakes is high thickets of weeds, so it's nice to mow grass at least regularly. Moreover, this will have to be done not only on its territory, but also on neighboring wastelands, from where uninvited guests can again come to visit you. Not only that, neighbors will be convinced to do the same - lovers of weed thickets. Make sure that there are no sanctuaries in the area for reptiles - hemp, heaps of brushwood and logs; tidy up all available garden supplies in utility rooms - from bags to hoses, barrels and carts. You won’t be able to completely get rid of the dangerous neighborhood, but completely reduce the unpleasant population.
Folk snake repellers
The feedback of people living "on the earth" is unequivocal: nothing better than that created by nature has been invented. And in the serpentine respect, hedgehogs remain unsurpassed. They are born hunters of creeping evil spirits. In addition to snakes, snakes also destroy rats, moles, toads and other uninvited inhabitants of the garden. If you manage to lure a small family to the site, consider yourself lucky. There are no scientific methods for attracting prickly snakes; if you catch and bring - not the fact that they will stay with you. But you can try to lure them in the old way - for beer. People say that if you leave saucers with this hoppy drink regularly and in an accessible (not dangerous and not noisy) place, then the hedgehog will move to you voluntarily. However, they say that they also go well for milk.
Alternative methods
One of the most reliable is the stone foundation for the fence. However, it is quite effective: firstly, you need confidence that there were no snakes on the site before; secondly, you can’t put gates and gates on the foundation - here is the entrance for the crawlers; thirdly, any mouse mink is just a prospect for reptiles.
It is believed that good mustard is sprinkled around the perimeter. However, to test its effectiveness, it is necessary, again, to know for sure that the site is free from reptiles. Yes, and to make sure that the new "guests" did not enter the territory is rather difficult. Kerosene, diluted two-thirds with water, is also recommended as an odor repeller. The objections are the same, and the aroma of your site is unlikely to please you.
So back to civilization: it’s better to understand the characteristics, spend money on a high-quality sound repeller and breathe further fully, without fear of snake bites.