Summer is not only a time for rest and vacations, not only the joy of swimming in different water bodies, but also certain dangers that accompany spending time in nature. 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 meetings with reptiles can even lead to death. That is why people are so interested in all kinds of snake repellers. Reviews about them vary greatly, so we decided to carefully understand both the concept itself and the ways the device works.
Doubts about some commercial offers
It must be said that some manufacturers are rather unscrupulous both in the process of manufacturing devices and in their advertising. Not so long ago, the ultrasonic snake repeller was the most popular. Reviews about him, however, were so negative that exaggerated popularity quickly faded away. The fact is that even preschoolers who watched old cartoons,know that snakes are completely deaf. That is, they simply will not hear the ultrasonic "siren". In addition, in contrast to the wave of the usual "tonality", ultrasound quickly attenuates when it penetrates the soil, its intensity drops thousands of times when passing through even a small layer of earth. That is why ultrasonic snake repellers are so useless, the reviews of those who burned themselves on them quickly brought even the illiterate to their senses. However, we warn you: when buying such a device, you are not necessarily dealing with a scammer. Quite possibly, "Ultrasound" is just a commercial name. To get started, ask what principle underlies the operation of the purchased device.
Using sound
Let's say right away that the so-called sound apparatus uses not only a sound wave, although it is present there, and a low-frequency one at that. Although snakes do not have ears, they are able to sense sound if its frequency fluctuates between 150 and 600 Hz. It is this range that, in particular, the snake repeller CH 316B has. Reviews about him are mostly positive, and sometimes even enthusiastic. In addition to the sound effect, it also uses vibration, which is perfectly perceived by snakes that are unable to hear. The combination of the two types of influence allows you to achieve very good results. Keep in mind: if you have heard or read about a sound snake repeller, the reviews most likely relate to just such combined impact devices.
The preferred feature of such devices should be their autonomy frompower grids. Snakes rarely approach places of active life, they avoid crowds of people. And where they feel comfortable, the 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 fires every 40 seconds, and the pulses last for different times, 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 is also a decorative element in the garden.
Worthy Rivals
The snake repeller Ls 107 is no less attractive - 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 dacha from uninvited guests. The disadvantage is the power supply - 4 D-elements: they will have to be changed periodically.
Another snake repeller - Yochomi - reviews are also positive due to the fact that the frequency of the emitted sound is constantly changing in it. As with the CH-316B, where the duration of exposure varies, this engineering move confuses the snakes and makes them much more uncomfortable on the ground protected by the device.
Advantages: Modern Snake Repellers
Reviewsabout the main advantages of such devices are based on the fact that they do not contain any poisons and chemicals. Accordingly, there is no risk of poisoning domestic animals or birds, and you can also be sure that after some time soil decontamination will not be required. The sound frequencies used have no effect on land animals - you don't have to worry about the chickens (if you have any) stopping laying or your dog freaking out. These devices will not harm children. So, we can say that it is a solid benefit - no snakes in your territory and no side effects.
What to look for when choosing
Which snake repeller would you prefer? 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 impact on reptiles, and it is difficult to control the operation of the device. And if you take on solar panels - pay attention to the capacity of the batteries. If it is small, then with a relatively small number of sunny days (which is not uncommon in our area), the batteries will quickly run out, and the snakes will stop scaring away. It is also desirable that the batteries are removable - then, in case of a lack of sun, they can be recharged alternatively.
More positive feedback about snake repellers with the top conclusion of the exposure source. This is explained by the fact that atlocated below, rainwater almost instantly fills the tube, resulting, of course, in a short circuit. Result: The instrument can be discarded.
Operating regulations
Putting a repeller in the middle of the garden is impractical: snakes in the open space are uncomfortable, they will not crawl up to it, so the efficiency will drop sharply. If you see a snake in a certain area of the garden, place the device there. If you haven’t come across them yet or don’t know where their lair is, place your device next to bushes, piles of garden debris, tree cuts or suspicious holes. At first, the action of the repeller only activates the snakes: they will begin to worry, leave their hiding places, and may become more aggressive. So the first day should either be spent elsewhere (with friends visiting, at the sea, with relatives), or try to go out into the yard less often and carefully monitor everything that moves.
Most repellers are waterproof, but it's best to be safe. In heavy rain and hail, it is better to put the device under the roof. If water still penetrates 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 at least occasionally so that the energy accumulates in sufficient quantities.
Prevention is everything
No matter how good modern devices are, it is better to try to avoid the need for themacquire. And for this you just need to take good care of your site. The best shelter for snakes is high weeds, so it's a good idea to at least mow the grass regularly. Moreover, this will have to be done not only on your own territory, but also on neighboring wastelands, from where uninvited guests can visit you again. Not only that, you will have to convince neighbors who love weeds to do the same. Make sure that there are no shelters for reptiles in the area - stumps, heaps of brushwood and logs; clean in utility rooms all improvised garden tools - from bags to hoses, barrels and carts. You won’t be able to completely get rid of the dangerous neighborhood, but you can completely reduce the unpleasant population.
Folk snake repellers
Reviews of people living "on earth" are unambiguous: nothing better than what is 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 exterminate rats, moles, toads and other uninvited inhabitants of the garden. If you manage to lure a hedgehog family to the site, consider yourself lucky. There are no scientific methods for attracting spiny snake catchers; if you catch and bring it, it’s not a 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 intoxicating 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 are also good for milk.
Alternative Methods
One of the most reliable is a stone foundation for a fence. However, it is very relatively effective: firstly, you need to be sure 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 crawling; thirdly, any mouse mink is just an avenue for reptiles.
It is believed that a good way is to sprinkle dry mustard around the perimeter. However, to test its effectiveness, it is necessary, again, to know for sure that the site is free from reptiles. And it’s quite difficult to make sure that new “guests” have not entered the territory. Kerosene diluted two-thirds with water is also recommended as an odor repeller. The objections are the same, and the smell of your site is unlikely to please you.
So let's get back to civilization: it's better to understand the characteristics, invest in a quality sound repeller and breathe further without fear of snake bites.
