possums can destroy your garden especially your vegetables and fruit bearing plants
these cat-sized omnivores eat everything from fruits and veggies to snails and birds
possums are non-aggressive animals they are known to create dirty conditions
there are various ways to get rid of these creatures if pet food or trash are outside
overnight it's an open invitation for a feast if you have fruit bearing plants on your property
ensure crops are not left on the ground use sealable trash bags when removing these food
items to keep possums from rooting through the trash can open holes provide easy access
once opossums are inside homes barns or chicken coops that's where most damage occurs
to limit access trim branches close entrances and fix broken vents or foundation cracks
opossums occasionally enter homes through pet doors so those doors should be sealed too
chemical repellents can be applied to Gardens flower beds and structure bases to discourage
opossums rodent Sheriff Pest Control made with all natural peppermint oil safe to use around pets and
children but possums hate it it is safe to spray in your home or garden they naturally dislike
the smell of this handcrafted peppermint formula and will repel pests immediately
electronic repellents can startle opossums and scare them away these repellents are eco-friendly
and deliver more consistent results they can be used on lawns entryways pools and other areas
around the yard lawn lights and wind chimes can also help make a backyard a less welcoming place
possums are repelled by the smell of garlic and ammonia scatter them where you think possums might
hang out garlic works best for possums when it's crushed if you decide to use ammonia be careful
this stuff can be really dangerous for you can use a container with a lid and put a rag
through a hole so it acts as a medium many people trust mothballs as a possum deterrent but smell
is extremely irritating leave them around your property or house as a means of repelling possums
don't let small children or pets get at them as the camphor in mothballs can be toxic
by using all these simple yet effective methods you will get rid of possums away from your house