Copperheads and black snakes are woodland snakes that live in underbrush.
Repel black snakes from attic.
The best way to get rid of black snakes and copperheads around your home and yard is to keep them from wanting to come there in the first place.
You get rid of the rats the snake will go elsewhere in search of food.
Snakes hate the smell of ammonia and won t come near it.
Place mothballs in your attic.
Monitor your home for signs of snake or rodent activity.
Take measures to deal with any rodents quickly if you find any signs around the interior or exterior of the.
Keep in mind the snake will live in your attics until it can find food there.
This is often the gap where a soffit meets against shingle roof but it can also be any part of an eave that has an open gap and roof vents or soffit vents that are uncovered are common snake entry areas.
Leave the bags where you usually see snakes to keep them away.
Just make sure that small children and pets do not have access to the mothballs.
Ammonia is a common snake repellent.
Killing snakes won t do any good unless you address the reasons why they found your home attractive to begin with.
One way to get rid of snakes in the attics is remove the thing that is bringing it back in the first place.
Not only does the smell keep moths from eating clothing but it also repels snakes.