Recently, a new trick has been circulating on social media that promises to effectively and simply keep snakes away from gardens using common ingredients found in the kitchen. The growing concern about these reptiles, especially in rural and suburban areas, has led homeowners to seek pest control methods that are both safe and accessible. This recent find seems to offer an innovative and cost-effective solution.
The trick, which has quickly gone viral, involves using a mixture of cinnamon and cloves, two common pantry ingredients. According to several users who have tried this method, the combination of these two spices creates a smell that is unpleasant and repellent to snakes, forcing them to leave the area where the mixture has been applied. To put it into practice, simply grind the cloves into a fine powder and then mix them with equal parts cinnamon powder. This mixture is spread along the garden borders or in areas where snakes have been sighted most frequently.
Those who have implemented this technique claim that the results are virtually immediate. “I had constant snake problems in my garden and tried all kinds of chemicals without success. However, after using this natural mixture, I haven’t seen any other snake since,” says Maria Gomez, one of the first people to try the trick.
Pest control experts and herpetologists have begun to investigate the effectiveness of this method. Some suggest that the strong aroma of the spices could interfere with the snakes’ detection systems, making them prefer to move away in search of more suitable environments. However, conclusive scientific studies to support these claims are not yet available, but user testimonials seem to point to its efficacy.
Despite the lack of robust scientific evidence, this homemade trick is presented as a non-invasive and environmentally friendly option compared to traditional snake control methods, which often involve the use of chemicals and traps that can be harmful to other animals and humans.
This discovery highlights the importance and effectiveness of natural remedies and underscores how, in many cases, the simplest ingredients can provide solutions to everyday problems. Given the growing interest, it is expected that more research will be conducted to determine the true capabilities of the cinnamon and clove mixture as a natural snake repellent, thus offering a safe and efficient alternative for garden lovers.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish