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Keep Snakes Away Naturally: 8 Plants to Protect Your Home This Monsoon!
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News18•23-09-2026, 14:24
Keep Snakes Away Naturally: 8 Plants to Protect Your Home This Monsoon!
- •During monsoon, snakes enter homes; avoid toxic chemicals like carbolic acid and use 8 specific plants instead.
- •Lemongrass: Contains citronella oil, a scent snakes cannot tolerate, keeping them away.
- •Garlic: Its strong pungent smell repels snakes; plant garlic or spread cloves/peels in damp areas.
- •Tulsi (Holy Basil): The scent of Tulsi is effective in repelling snakes and insects.
- •Onion Plant: The pungent smell of onions suffocates snakes; plant them or spread cut pieces around the house.
- •Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, and Geranium plants also have strong scents that deter snakes from approaching your home.
Key Questions Answered
During the rain, snakes experience flooded habitats and are forced to enter populated areas in search of dry places and food.
You can plant lemongrass, garlic, tulsi, onion, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, or geranium around your home, as snakes cannot tolerate their strong, pungent scents.
Research indicates that snakes detect environmental scents using their specialized Jacobson organ.
