The smell of Snake Away can be quite strong at first and is needed to do its job. The smell should start to fade after a few days outdoors. The only way to eliminate it quickly would be to physically remove the repellent.
We could not guarantee that it would cause the snake to leave the basement as the Snake A Way is made to repel the snakes. If it is put around the home, the snake will want to avoid coming in contact with it, so it may try to avoid it.
You can spread the Snake A Way throughout the yard, however, your goal is to use this as a barrier. Use this product wherever snake repellency is desired.
Snake A Way is only labeled for snakes. See our deer control page here.
Snake A Way is a product specifically labeled to be used outdoors and the only way to get rid of the odor would be to physically remove it from the area where it was applied. Although the odor is strong it will dissipate over time and lose efficacy. For more information, you can contact the manufacturer, Dr. T at 229-294-9742.
Snake A Way 4 lbs. was made for outdoor use only. If that was applied indoors, you will need to follow the clean-up instructions on the Safety Data Sheet and ventilate the area thoroughly.
The manufacturer's label for Snake A Way states "harmful if inhaled" by humans or domestic animals. We recommend first and foremost to contact your veterinarian regarding treatment advice for your cockatoo. You can then contact the manufacturer Woodstream directly with questions and for product support by either calling 1-800-800-1819, or by visiting their website's contact page here.
Snake A Way uses a variety of natural ingredients designed to irritate the smell and taste and passages of snakes to deter only them from the area. It would be safe to insects such as butterflies when used as directed on the product label.
It could be possible that your cat avoids those areas since Snake A Way has a very strong smell to it.
