One of the most unwanted guests we do not want in our home are snakes, nothing like making breakfast and having one come through your kitchen. If you remember recently I wrote about more Copperheads making Michigan their home. You can read that here if you missed it.  Yes, snakes do like the comforts of home, but let's try and avoid your home. I know you're shaking your head saying, Yes

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So, here are some things to keep in mind to keep snakes out of your Michigan home from bestlifeline.com

Here's How to Keep Snakes Away

Snakes love mice and all rodents for food, If you suspect you have any in your home, let's get rid of them quickly.

Many species of snakes seek rodents for food, and if you have rodents living in your attic or property, it is very possible for snakes to be present, too," says Adrienne Vosseler of Trutech Wildlife Service and Critter Control Operations.

 

Here is What Snakes Like to See

Make sure there are no leaf piles near the house, they are a perfect cover for snakes, especially if they're near your foundation. Stones or rocks can also increase your chance for snakes to be invited into the house. shrubbery around your home will also attract snakes. If you need to re-caulk those holes around your window frames or foundation. I would get busy doing that. And Finally, snakes need water to live, You may have purchased that birdbath to get birds to visit, but they can attract some unwelcome guests as well. So, there ya go,  ways to keep your house snake-free.

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