Hi-Yield Snake Repellent - Questions & Answers

Hi-Yield Snake Repellent is safe for pets and children if used as directed on the product label. It can be applied in areas where children and pets play.

Hi-Yield Snake Repellent is a granule. You will put this around three sides of your home initially. After about a week (or when you know the snake(s) are gone) put the repellent on the last side. This will ensure that they left the area versus trapping them around your home. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

A 4lb bag of Hi-Yield Snake Repellent will cover 400 sq ft (1lb per 100 sq ft). Please refer to the product label for instructions on application to achieve the best results.

The Hi-Yield Snake Repellent is meant for use outside around the home, since the snakes natural environment is outside.  The product does not say you cannot use the product inside, however this product has a strong odor, and is meant for use outside.  The smell may become too strong for in the house, so we would advise placing the product inside something first to easily remove it if the smell is too strong.  For control of snakes indoors we would recommend Cahaba Snake Trap. The Cahaba Snake Trap - Large is constructed of commercial grade plastic making it durable for outdoor useas well. Each trap ships with 1 glue insert and measures 32 inches long to accommodate large snakes.

Hi-Yield Snake Repellent should be reapplied every 2 weeks until control is maintained. If it were to down pour with rain you may need to reapply sooner.

Hi-Yield Snake Repellent will repel poisonous and non poisonous snakes when applied as directed.

Yes, Hi Yield Snake Repellent is safe for use around and in a chicken coop. It will not harm any animals. It is just a repellent and will keep snakes out of the area.

Per the product label, one pound of the Hi-Yield Snake Repellent will treat a band 8 inches wide by 50 feet in length, so the 4lb bag would be enough to treat 200 linear feet in an 8 inch wide band. You will not be applying a complete barrier around the yard, you will only be treating 3 sides. This is necessary to allow an exit point for any snakes that are on the inside of the property, otherwise, they will not be able to leave and will be trapped. Measure the linear footage of the fence line and exterior perimeter of the home to determine how much you will need. 

The shelf life of Hi-Yield Snake Repellent is 4-6 years as long as the product is stored in a temperature controlled environment where it will not be exposed to moisture.

As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the Hi-Yield Snake Repellent has had time to completely settle, it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity.  Typically after a few hours it is safe to return to treated areas.