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9. Apply chemical repellent. There are commercial snake repellents you can buy from online and from home improvement or garden stores. Some repellents are more effective against some species than others, so it is important that you do your research before purchasing one. Additionally, these repellents can also be dangerous for people, other animals, and the environment. To reduce the associated risks, carefully read the label and follow the directions precisely as you apply the chemical.

8. Create vibrations. If you have spotted snakes in your garden or yard in the past, and suspect that a few might be hiding in there even now, run the lawn mower or tiller around the area before working in it. You do not want to push the mower or tiller through the area, because the idea is not to kill the snakes but simply to scare them off. The vibrations produced by these machines are usually enough to warn and frighten off many snakes, especially common garter snakes.

7.Sprinkle sulfur powder around your home. This solution is more myth than fact, but some swear by it regardless. Whether the smell of sulfur repels snakes or simply repels the rodents and insects that snakes feed on, a small sprinkling of sulfur powder might prove effective at keeping snakes from sneaking in. These solutions are best not to use if you have small children or pets around the house, though, because they can be hazardous or even fatal if consumed.

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Patch up any holes. If you have spotted snakes in your yard and are worried about keeping them out of your house, the best thing you can do is locate and repair any holes in your foundation, garage, or screen doors. Carefully inspect these areas and if you notice any holes, no matter how small, patch them up immediately. Even holes as small as a quarter are large enough for certain types of garter snakes to squeeze through.

5. Get rid of any pest problems. Snakes are attracted to locations with plentiful food sources. If you have a problem with mice or large insects, like grasshoppers and roaches, your odds of having a snake problem also increase. Try laying traps or spraying repellents designed to keep these pests away from your house, and the snakes should stay away as well. You could also try getting a cat or small dog that will chase the majority of pests away.

4. Remove ground-level water sources. Some snakes are actually drawn to water and can even be caught taking a swim, making ground-level sources of water very attractive. Large puddles should be drained before they attract any uninvited guests and ponds should be positioned away from the house and monitored for snake problems, as well. Even bird baths can cause a problem because they attract insects and rodents that, in turn, attract snakes.

3. Avoid tall-growing plants. Just like clutter, certain shrubs and other plants provide the perfect hiding spot for a neighborhood snake. Keeping your grass mowed is a good way to prevent snakes from slithering around your yard. Shrubs and packed gardens with thick plants will also attract snakes. If you are very concerned about a potential snake problem, remove or thin these plants out. If you want to keep these plants, however, consider transplanting them to the far side of your yard, away from the foundation of your house.

2. Keep your yard free of clutter. Clutter (a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.) is essentially an open invitation to snakes because it provides a warm, dark place for them to hide. Piles of leaves, compost piles, straw mulch, wood chip mulch, stacks of firewood, and piles of cut grass are all comfortable places that snakes like to hide in, so these should be removed from your yard.

Everytime we hear of how a Nairalander killed a snake or how a snake was found in the house of somebody. Well, have we ever thought of how to prevent the snakes from coming around?

From wikihow.com, I learnt that while some snakes can actually be beneficial to a garden, there are understandable reasons why a homeowner might be apprehensive enough about these slithering companions to keep them away. The best way to keep snakes away is to remove anything that might invite them to your yard or home in the first place.

Here are the steps.

1. Learn more about the snakes in your area.

Certain snakes are indigenous to certain regions, and some are more dangerous than others. Garter snakes can actually be helpful to a garden and tend to stay away from people. Other snakes, like rattlesnakes, are more dangerous and are best to keep out of the yard. Knowing the sort of snakes you are likely to find can help ease your anxieties about the necessity of keeping snakes away or may make you more aware of how important the action is.
Moreover, while snake behavior is generally the same across the board, some preferred hiding spots and food sources do vary slightly from species to species. Knowing which types of snakes to focus your efforts on will help you to focus your snake repelling efforts more effectively.



http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Snakes-Away

Nice info mehnnn!! But how can one know he or she has it? Any signs and symptoms?

Cc: lalasticlala, seun, and other doctors in the house can you people tell us more?

I don de fear o

Nawao. Even Chinese man too?

I hope it's not suicide/murder. Cos these days many things can happen.
Rip to him.

Meanwhile, can someone help me with an answer here?

https://www.nairaland.com/3254929/hepatitis-deadly-get-tested-sure#48084993

Chai. So disheartening. And to even think that the person who collected the loan is probably still alive going to clubs and drinking. Mtcheeew what a life.

Meanwhile, I asked the mods a question in this thread but couldn't get any answers. Can someone help me call them or help me answer?

https://www.nairaland.com/3254929/hepatitis-deadly-get-tested-sure#48084993

Just watch and see how some guys who don't know anything will think they can get breast to suck throughout this week.

Hmmmm... i understand your point lady. Imagine getting to your matrimonial home on your wedding night only to realize your hubby is impotent. My dear your own na sorry.

Well, the only issue is that pre-marital sex has led to countless baby mamas.

sorry

wht?

When will these old men allow we the future generation experience life.

He get oil block, and the same him be chairman of NTEL?? Nawao

Don`t they have fear of God in them? Haba its not fair ooooo

hmm
There are some things you`ll hear or see that will make you marvel.... Yet some people throw over N50k at the club per night. Young man, keep up the good work. its better than stealing.

Bravo

abikun:
I got your message. You can drop your email.

azdan247@yahoo.com

Thanks

Ok.... The guy on red T-shirt, I salute your nose o.

With that kinda nose you are liable to live longer than expected cos you will never run short of oxygen.

Please don't quote me o. Thanks

Hmmmm. Okay o

However, the boobs have always been the same. Just that she actually wore clothes that compressed the mammary glands that made them overflow in the first picture.
Now as she wore the blue gown, breeze don blow and fowl nyarsh don open, so we now know the real size. We'll at least she's better than those people who's br,easts are as flat as bathroom slippers

chai

Did anybody notice that after all said and done, he she no come still fine.

jhydebaba:
U've done well in advertising ur self and product.

Hmmmmm. One thing I know for certain is that you can never please people no matter how hard you try. When I created the first thread, while some people were giving me info on how to go about it, others accused me of marketing phone.

Now in order to avoid that I decided to let you know the job I do. Now, you have come again to tell me how I`m marketing myself. Well, Oga I`m proud of who I am, I`m proud of what I do. If you feel I`m marketing myself, well I`m not ashamed of what I do. Its my business that puts food on my table and also helps in assisting others. Instead of coming here to say things that are uncalled for, why not help me in thanking those who assisted in giving me info?? Is that too much to ask?

Before anything, I`ll like express my gratitude to the forum. Last week I wrote a thread about how my phone was stolen and what lessons we could learn from it. See here…. https://www.nairaland.com/3240934/how-lost-phone-lessons-learnt

Well, I usually read how people come online to share their experiences. That was what prompted me to speak out my mind. Not because of anything in particular, but to express my feelings as I felt at that moment.

Apart from the pain of losing my Tecno W4 I just bought, I also lost the contact of the woman I was supposed to deliver the goods to especially after she has paid. A lot of thoughts were running through my mind. I was wondering how I would get her number back,or how was she thinking of me? I hope she hasn`t classified me under those people who cheated others especially now that money is scarce? What if she writes a negative comment on my facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/RiettFood/ about my business?
How was I going to explain to the whole world that I am a genuine person? These and many more kept my mind busy. I was beginning to feel bad.
Though before now, I already sent the goods to Keffi hoping that she would call

Well, thanks to the mods (lalasticlala, puskin, dragnet, honsule and others) who brought it to frontpage. You guys wouldn`t believe it. She read the story and called.

I was so excited. I explained everything to her and also apologized for the inconvenience caused. She told me that she had already assumed the worst until she read the post here on Nairaland. I later told my contact to help me personally deliver it to her in person wherever she stays in Abuja which was done yesterday.

Thanks Guys I am grateful for helping me locate my customer. You know there`s a saying that a satisfied customer is better than 1 million naira spent on adverts (Abi how dem dey talk am again?). Though sadly, I wasn`t able to get the phone. I got to learn a thing or two from those who contributed. I also read online and realized where I faulted which made it even more difficult to locate the phone and I hope you don`t repeat such.

1. The phone I used was an android phone, and from the best of my knowledge, the “location” is always on by default. Guess what?? About three days to when I lost my phone, I switched it off thinking it was draining my battery power. How wrong I was. It never drains any battery power. I don`t know if its so with other phone brands.

2. I never backed up my contacts. Most times we see these things but take the for granted. If I had backed up my contacts, I wouldn`t have had to weep before getting any number.

3. Don`t trust anyone you see around you in public. Someone who would want to “pick” your phone won`t come with a banner on his forehead indicating he is a thief.

4. Pay attention to your environment. Most times these guys monitor those who they feel is slightly carried away or distracted. I was carried away/ distracted with the load I was carrying that`s why mine was stolen without me knowing.

5. Someone suggested but I don`t know how true it is, but he said if at all your phone is going to be in your pocket, make sure there are other things in the pocket so that your pocket will be full and the phone will be tight in your pocket. That way then your phone is being pulled out, you will feel it.

Well, I`m left with no other option than to start working hard to get another affordable phone.

Cheers

abikun:
Many manufacturers after struggling to produce still face the arduous task of registering their products. Many had been frustrated out of the business due to lack of knowledge/adequate information on how to register/renew their products either through unscrupulous consultants/ NAFDAC agents, most of whom over promised but unfortunately under-deliver.This thread is created in order to give simple steps need to be taken to register/renew your regulated products. If you have any questions bothering you on registration of your products, feel free to ask below.
Meanwhile, let me highlight the basic steps needed to register your product. The following documents are mandatory
APPLICATION FOR PRODUCTION INSPECTION
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CERTIFICATE
TRADEMARK (ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE)
ORGANOGRAM
PRODUCTION MANAGER EMPLOYMENT LETTER
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
PRODUCTION MANAGER QUALIFICATION
SOP PRODUCTION, QUALITY CONTROL, MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT, CLEANING & SANITATION, DISTRIBUTION & RECALL.
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT & SOURCES
PRODUCTION FLOW CHART
QUALITY ASSURANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRODUCTION COMPANY & THE LABORATORY
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCT
MEDICAL RETAINERSHIP AGREEMENT
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (PRODUCTION MANAAGER & OTHER STAFF AT LEAST THREE)
FUMIGATION (RETAINERSHIP AGREEMENT & CERTIFICATE OF FUMIGATION)
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BORE HOLE DRILLING
ONLINE REGISTRATION

Nice write up and information I must say. I have a product i want to register (It is under class 30). I have sent you a PM so we discuss further. Hope to get your reply. Thanks

13. Shout out to our "indomie" girls. Especially those who can`t cook. I rest my case. Give it a caption yourself.


I`m out. Make I go find trouble somewhere. I de come.

12. You have made a resolution to have adequate sleep. But you`re watching Game of thrones and you just can`t stop watching it.

11. When you decide to do just a light make up. but you don`t want to look like the "cheap girl" amongst your click

10. When you buy that new dress, and then you must rock it for all to see. If not, you no go rest.

Don`t worry, mother nature is watching you with corner eye.

9. You meet with your other girls in the hood. You girls discuss on how to watch your weight.

It doesn`t always go as planned shaaaa

8. After watching movies, you decide to arrange your wardrobe so it won`t look like you`re a disorganized lady. Hmmm! Wait for Sunday morning to reach first.

7. Weekend is here: You`ve always been watching telemundo (Abi na wetin dem dey call am) or indian films. So you decide to go cycling so your hair can fly in the air just as you see it in the movies.

Well, not so easy

6. Your toaster takes you on a date so he can express his love for you. The rest is history.