7 Scents That Repel Snakes, According to Experts

Basil

Snakes cannot stand the smell of basil. Of course, you can plant basil indoors or outdoors, depending on where your snake issue is, or you can use a basil-scented essential oil. According to Lake Norman Pest Control, the scent of basil also repels flies and mosquitoes.

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