Product Description

Natural Snake Repellent with Essential Oils

Bonide Snake Stopper is a potent blend of natural, USDA-recommended ingredients that effectively repel snakes, lizards, and iguanas from your property. Formulated with essential oils including clove oil, cedar oil, and cinnamon oil, plus sulfur, this granular repellent triggers escape and avoidance behavior in reptiles without causing them harm.

Safe for use around children and pets when applied as directed, Snake Stopper creates a protective barrier around lawns, gardens, sheds, garages, and campsites. The ready-to-use granules come in a convenient shaker jug for easy application and provide 2-3 weeks of protection per treatment.

Key Features:

Natural essential oil formula
Contains clove oil, cedar oil, and cinnamon oil
Plus sulfur for enhanced repellency
Triggers escape/avoidance behavior in reptiles
Does not harm snakesonly repels them
Safe for use around children and pets
Biodegradable formula
Ready-to-use granules in shaker jug
Lasts 2-3 weeks per application
Indoor and outdoor use
4 lb container

Specifications:

• Active Ingredients: Clove oil, Cedar oil, Cinnamon oil
• Inert Ingredient: Sulfur
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Form: Granules/powder
• Packaging: Shaker jug
• Coverage: 1 lb treats 8 inches x 50 feet
• Total Coverage: 4 lbs treats approximately 200 linear feet (8″ wide band)
• Duration: 2-3 weeks per application
• Target Pests: Snakes, lizards, iguanas
• Use: Indoor (controlled areas) and outdoor
• Safe for Pets: Yes (when used as directed)
• Safe for Edibles: No

Target Pests:

• Snakes (all species)
• Lizards
• Iguanas

How It Works: Not a bait, trap, poison, or killerpurely a deterrent that repels reptiles naturally.

How to Use:

Application:

1. Identify areas where snakes are present or unwanted
2. Remove cap from shaker jug
3. Spread granules in a continuous band around area to protect
4. Create an 8-inch wide barrier
5. Do NOT water in after application
6. Reapply every 2-3 weeks or after heavy rain

Coverage:

• 1 lb treats 8 inches x 50 feet
• 4 lb container treats approximately 200 linear feet (8″ band)

Best Application Areas:

• Around homes and foundations
• Garden perimeters
• Ornamental garden borders
• Around sheds and garages
• Campsite perimeters
• Deck and patio edges
• Near woodpiles
• Along fences
• Entry points to yards
• Controlled indoor areas (garages, sheds)

Application Tips:

• Apply in dry conditions
• Create continuous barrierno gaps
• Apply before snake season begins
• Reapply after heavy rain or watering
• Focus on areas where snakes have been seen
• Apply thicker barrier in high-traffic snake areas

How It Works:

Natural Deterrent Action:

1. Strong Smell: Essential oils create powerful scent snakes find offensive
2. Taste Irritant: If contacted, oils produce unpleasant taste sensation
3. Escape Behavior: Sensory irritation triggers avoidance response
4. Natural Barrier: Snakes avoid treated areas rather than cross barrier
5. No Harm: Snakes are repelled, not injured or killed

Active Ingredients:

• Clove Oil: Strong aromatic deterrent
• Cedar Oil: Natural reptile repellent
• Cinnamon Oil: Creates unpleasant sensory experience for reptiles
• Sulfur: Traditional snake repellent ingredient

Benefits:

100% Natural Ingredients USDA-recommended essential oils
Safe for Family Use around children and pets when applied as directed
Humane Solution Repels without harming snakes
Biodegradable Environmentally friendly formula
Easy Application Ready-to-use shaker jug
Versatile Indoor and outdoor use
Long-Lasting 2-3 weeks protection per application
No Lawn Damage Won’t harm grass, gardens, or flowerbeds
Multi-Reptile Works on snakes, lizards, and iguanas

Ideal For:

• Residential properties
• Gardens and landscaping
• Yards and lawns
• Around swimming pools
• Decks and patios
• Sheds and garages
• Barns and outbuildings
• Campsites
• Playgrounds
• Pet areas
• Walkways and paths

Safety Information:

Safe When Used as Directed:

• Safe for use around children and pets
• Safe for lawns, gardens, and flowerbeds
• Does not harm desirable plants
• Does not harm animalsonly repels them

Precautions:

• Do not apply to crops intended for food or feed
• Do not water in after application
• Wash hands after handling
• Keep container closed when not in use

Storage: Store in cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

Application Schedule:

Initial Treatment: Apply complete barrier around areas to protect

Maintenance:

• Reapply every 2-3 weeks for continuous protection
• Reapply after heavy rain or watering
• Reapply if barrier becomes disrupted
• Apply more frequently during peak snake season (spring/summer)

Application Tips:

Maximize Effectiveness:

• Apply in early spring before snakes become active
• Create continuous barrier with no gaps
• Apply thicker band (12-16″) for extra protection
• Combine with habitat modification (remove debris, woodpiles)
• Keep grass mowed and vegetation trimmed
• Eliminate rodent food sources that attract snakes
• Seal cracks and openings in foundations

When to Apply:

• Before snake season begins (early spring)
• When snakes are first spotted
• After rain or heavy watering
• Every 2-3 weeks throughout warm months
• Before outdoor events or gatherings

Package Includes:

• 4 lb shaker jug of Snake Stopper granules

Keep snakes away naturally! Safe, effective, humane protection for your property!