Ways to Protect Your Home From Possum Damage

Do you have a possum problem in your home? While there are those who say that possums do not possess that much of a danger to humans, this is not always the case. This is because they are non-aggressive and it is said that it is rare for them to have a disease or rabies.

But it’s a different story if such animals start inhabiting your home. The problem is that even though they are not aggressive when they make your yard or house their home, it may create unsanitary conditions. You will not like it once their urine starts to smell, and if ever they get into the house, the urine will stain as well.

Add in the fact that they are nocturnal animals. When you want to rest at night, they will be alive and kicking and make a lot of noise. If you want to remove possums from your house and surrounding areas so as not to cause damage, here are the ways to do so.

First, you need to find out how they got into your house or yard. If there are holes in your fence, make sure that they are properly fixed. Also, you could consider clearing shrubbery that possums may find to be the perfect hiding place. Block routes with fences or branches so that it would be hard for them to get through.

Food is probably the one thing that could attract these animals into your home. Make sure that your garbage bin is tightly covered. If you have pets, make sure that your pet food is also properly stored in an airtight container so that the smell will not attract the animals.  

Do you have fruit trees in your yard? Don’t forget to pick up the fruits that are on the ground as they would surely attract possums to your home.

You can also place motion activated lights or sprinklers in your yard. The possums would scamper away once the lights are turned on or water is sprayed.

You can also try natural repellants. There are many recipes available online such as molasses mixed with water. Mothballs have also been proven to be unappealing for possums. You can even try mixing something spicy and spray your plants in your yard. Simply mix hot peppers or hot sauce with a little bit of water and dish soap and you’re good to go.

If you tried all these methods but they do not seem to work, or you just don’t want to put in too much effort into the process, you can call professionals. Pesky Possum Pest Control knows how to remove possums.

They have been operating for 20 years so you can expect that are top notch professionals and passionate about their work. Their clients are not only homeowners but also own restaurants, schools, and even shopping centers. They have experts who are ready to help you with your possum problems so don’t hesitate to give them a call today.