How To Deter Possums From Roof

5 ways to get rid of the opossums as recommended by the scientists.

How to deter possums from roof.

Using traps are the easiest way to get rid of them and you can use the traps. Scatter dog or cat fur in the areas that possums frequent. Collect pet hair after brushing your dog or cat. I haven t personally used it but have heard it from many sources.

A squirt of liquid dish soap in the. Another option is to patch up the hole during the day and set a trap inside the roof to catch the possum so you can then set it free on the outside. Regardless of whether you are positive there are possums at your place. You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.

Block all the unnecessary entry holes with rocks. To get rid of possums in the attic you should start with traps either by diy possum traps or commercial traps. A cup of molasses mixed and dissolved in a liter of water serves as a viable repellent for possums which are drawn to leafy plants in your garden or flower bed. If there is no ban on hunting.

But if they are not sleeping there they have to be using your roof to go from a to b. Place the hair in small mesh bags and hang them or scatter them around areas at which possums frequently gather. The most radical way to get rid of possums is shooting them but it is banned in many states. Possums can enter through holes loose ventilators additional spaces and chimneys.

Dissolve a cup of molasses in a liter of water overnight and put the solution in a spray can. I have heard that sprinkling chilli powder or some other spicy hot powder on the fruit or vegies that they are eating will deter them. Shooting and hunting. They can also climb to reach the rooftop.

Spray the mixture liberally on your plants and shrubs to guard them against possums. Getting rid of them in the attic. Red apples are a good choice for trap bait. You may also add a bit of liquid dish washing soap to it which makes it more adhesive.

Possums are usually sleeping during the day so you can wait until nightfall to patch up the hole ensuring that the possum does not get trapped inside.