Must give it a try with the spring vegetables. Ferrets Inside the box is a spring loaded bar that strikes the possum under the chin when it sets off the trap. Down with possums. Dont care what species it is. Caught it red handed with the chickens head in is mouth. If you see this it can last hours and they are not dead. I have had them in my place as well and recently had one watching me from behind my computer screen. We have to have the ENTIRE moisture barrier replaced. This is an interesting idea -Whites Garden Sentinel Motion Activated Pest Deterrent. BIG mistake! . They are nasty and Im tired of them eating my kitties food. If so how ? Get away for 12 hours. I haven't personally used it but have heard it from many sources. Forget the pellet gun, I going straight for the shot gun. shoot the dog. But generally: look for any possum sign, e.g. thank you for your service .they will destroy your house. I FORGOT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFO. I feel you Denise he can send me a check too for all of the duct repair I have had to do!!! If there is too much movement in the trap the possum may be reluctant to walk in or the trap door may be released before the possum enters the trap. They find no food and go away. Very simple solution my friends a single lead pellet to the hips at 500fps from a good pellet gun lets the nasty rodent know its not welcome; followed by a reminder shot to the rear for further emphasis of the inhospitable nature of your yard. I hate possums, too. Cats There is a reinforcing bar which wraps around the front of the trap near the door so that the possum cannot push the side of the trap out and squeeze around the door to get out. The protozoa attack the central nervous system. And-like ANY animal, if cornered, or if protecting their young, of course they will become aggressive. They are only exercising Gods right to life and safety. This is getting irritating (to say the least) as I can hear them eating portions of the foundation in the middle of the night.They are far from cuddly and look a bit scary. Last night, while we were watching TV, we saw one through the window walking along the top of the wall. If you are allowing feral cats to reside under your house you will always have raccoons and/or possums as well. Install a motion sensor light in areas where possums frequent. I also provide product recommendations for my favorite pest extermination products. Yes IN CALIFORNIA IT IS FEDERAL OFFENSE TO TRANSPORT WILDLIFE. Kill the friggin opossum and be done with it. They still come back. have a possum that seems to hide out right outside of my sun room, My dog has been trying to get at it thru the wall. Could she be under my house having babies ? And they DO NOT CARRY most diseases that DOGS can carry! EVER USE MOTH BALLS! However, they also eat bugs and small mice! Once we were sure they were going to live we found an organization to rehabilitate them. As an extreme example, (try to keep up girls) if a homeless person, who used to live on the land where you live, decided to move into your home, tearing up your wiring and duct work, scattering garbage, urinating and defecating in your attic, (garage, laundry room etc) you would call the authorities to remove him. Whites Bird Spike Pest Control Garden Sentinel is a useful tool to protect your crops, gardens, backyards, ponds and other open areas from unwanted animals in a safe and humane way. IF relocating the trapped animal is not possible . Its not an easy crawl for me to get under there to look around, and I cannot see anything that my spotlight reaches from the crawl space opening. Then just 2 days ago it bit my dog and i had to take him to the vet and the bite got infected. Another harmless creature they kill, I just lost 4 hens and a rooster since Christmas and we have shot 3. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. roofposum21possum2pos . I see stray Tom cats coming from there, as well as the possums. Raccoons and cats and others are known to carry this as well. Who is responsible for this site? Caught 4 of them in my trap since my last post. But after reading most of these posts, a lot of you recommend rat poison & the like but what those people dont understand is eagles, hawks, owls as well as many other animals (including cats & dogs) will eat the poisoned pest and die themselves. We need to share the space folks. They are a living nightmare! i live in the suburbs and my neighbors have them living in their garage. i got rid of one last week and another one was in there tonight, woke me up and i have to work. The little rabbits were so cute and harmless, we have a couple in our backyard, and a dog who wants to investigate. Lol, that doesnt always work. This will release the spring activated front door and safely trap the possum inside. Stacy & Kelli, the name of the site is PESTKILL !!! Consider yourself lucky. Dear Stacy Shut up. Shoot it in the face. Bullshit! The next morning the little bastard was gone. I hope you find the site useful and thank you for already sharing your knowledge and experience with others. Repeat as needed. Once we flushed her out with the garden hose, we filled the burrow with rock and quickrite. They are horrible creatures and cant stand them. I assumed it went back under the tub through that access panel space that was open. i think the other issue is that my other non english speaking neighbor have a bunch of cats running around the neighborhood and has kitty palace in his garage including an all u can eat kitty buffet with a ramp leading inside. Not sure where they come/came from or if there are more. Its eyes bulged out before it succumbed and that was the first time I saw something like that. I assume you do not have gun. this site is full of malarky! Possums are reported to dislike the smell of blood and bone, so you can try spreading that around the base of plants. If you are worried about an attack or bite worry no more. Cats and opossums seem to be friends sharing their food bowls sometimes. Its sweet tasting and smelling to them. Use: spray it on the tree where you've placed the trap. However a opossum will take advantage of a free meal a destructive raccoon or rat made. Not sure why you are having nightmare experiences. These are opportunistic scavengers and feeders. I have to go find it, scoop its dripping remains into a garbage bag, and bleach the area EVERY TIME. Cheryl, if I knew where you lived I would bring the possums we have caught and bring them to you to live in your yard since you sound like a possum lover. My poor hens are tramatized. If you look it up cats and possums get along well together, Kill it.um im not looking to relocate a cockroach investigation. Fuck possums. I have them around my place and dont really care as long as their outside. Was it along the pipes somehow. Whites Garden Sentinel Motion Activated Pest Deterrent. The Timms traps has been available for at least 30 years as a possum kill trap and has become a household name in New Zealand. Dont be afraid of them. Suggest you remove everything and close the crawl space. Heres my take mind your own business and deal with them how you like. Crush two tablespoons of garlic and chilli and add to one litre of hot water. TRY FABREEZE SOAKED FOOD. Where to set the trap? (no Im trying to convince should live inside with me) I have set a live trap and put cat food etc. Hence playing opossum. They rarely bite, and hiss out of fear, not aggression. We supply a range of innovative products developed right here in NZ, as well as brands sourced from around the globe, Talk to us:0800 654 320 info@maintracgroup.com, Free delivery within NZ - on orders over $99.00 + GST, ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **. It was fast striking too!!! By no means should they be in your home from some way that their smart little minds have figured out but guess whose fault it is that they got in-yours! Im at the end of my rope literally checking all night long. i have called the village they wont do a damn thing, said they no longer have animal control. Possums are harmless! Itrsquos a zapper. Not a good thing. Connect the U shaped end of the Trip Plate Rod to the door release mechanism at the front of the possum trap above the trap door. They carry a protozoa which is excreted through their feces and is deadly to horses. Then after about two weeks it got into my chicken coop and almost had one for dinner. protect your flowering plants organically with Eco-Organic Garden. Im tired of possums finding ways to get into the lower drawer of my kitchen. Dont forget anti-feeeze. My dog was chained in my hallway so I dont think it went passed her. If camouflaging / hiding the trap ensure materials do not interfere with the operation of the trap parts. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. This is my thought on the subject. Finally someone who understands! Read and learn about the treatment options safe for you, but dangerous for them. i have one thats trying to live under my i got a trick for him if he aint paying rent he gotta go!!!! Found possum prints leading under my house through the only way in or out. Reviews. Animal pro will come caught it and clean up they cause histplasmoses in your lung get rid of them fast. I know for sure it is not getting in the attic. The bark contains a very bitter resin, which the plant uses as an insect repellant, but if you boil the bark chips, you end up with a very bitter liquid you can use as a spray which will make your plants taste horrible to a possum, or pretty much an other sentient being. Im going to beat its ass in with olblue, thats my pest bashing 44. You are wrong regarding diseases. Please I dont no what to do , dont have money for a professional. It is mainly a folivore, but has been known to eat small mammals such as rats. Place a mesh panel on top, but only secure it on one side so it can be opened to feed and harvest. Please dont tell me to just buy tomatoes at the store. Rid the earth of these nasty creatures. Ok so I soaked the cat food with fabreeze (cause thats all I had handy)he kept coming back in the door for and put it outside. The only way to diagnose EPM is either through a very expense blood test, a spinal tap, or a necropsy after the horse is dead. Every effort to stop them from going under the house is met by another obstacle. If the danger persists the will play dead (also know as playing possum). Except I have 2 dogs that sit and bark at them and yes the middle of the nite. Ivan, I am terrified of them too! You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Just called landlord about it We need to figure something out to take this thing away from here. Rate: $25.00 per trap, per week. OR sound so violent and hateful towards animals that are only behaving instinctively. That is as much a human problemwe dont train and exercise our dogs during the day, so they want to get up and attack at 3 am. Second- an opossum has an extremely high need for calcium, and will attack small animals if no carcasses are available from which to retrieve it. i also have skunks and raccoons that come in my yard. After clearing the trap of one possum, the second one (presumably the same one that visited the captured friend) came to check it out and got caught the second night. I am between a rock and a hard place. Some on this thread sound like they fear their own shadow. The chipmunks that dwell in my backyard are probably more of a danger with their burrowing habits but I am happy to share the planet with animals other than humans. I feel sorry for you. Thats to date. Opossums carry diseases such as leptospirosis, tuberculosis, relapsing fever, tularemia, spotted fever, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, trichomoniasis, and Chagas disease. Everything weve tried to deter, short of killing him has simply made him more aggressive. You are wrong in that opposums do not carry disease and are totally harmless. You should consult you local authority to familiarise yourself with the regulations for the trapping of possums in your state. Since that day I have learned a lot about myself & possums. They dont see well unless you a close but can hear u or smell u. I use 22ga number 4 shot very effective in in rural area. You obviously didnt care too much about them to leave them outside. I used to be a Animal Health Tech for 10 years and typically am against killing an animal. Looked through my living room window and saw the adult on the side walk there. Keep them. Opossum droppings are deadly for horses. The possums ate the kittens. I didnt get 100 feet before the overpowering stench hit me. Now I wish Id had a machete in my hand instead. What material is the possum trap made from?The Possum Trap is made from 3mm, galvanised, welded wire mesh. i have replaced my duct and installation @ 3XS it aint cheap either! Its your property, you paid for it. So they should also be protected with a metal barrier. How do I figure out how they got in? "Possum cage trap works excellent, trapped 3 possums already." Id like to strangle the jerk who shared that with us. I have to pay to get the duct work back together to heat my house. dont they refer to us as a global society now? Ive even bottle fed baby ones whos mom was hit by a car. If youre not prepared to deal with a trapped possum, dont trap it. It got away before we could shoot it! Otherwise their defense is to play possum until the threat leaves. My Dog killed 2 of them in my backyard and I just seen another one in that same area. I have a clear yard , w/only two trees so no where really to hide (no bushes or wood piles), surrounded by a 6 privacy fence and my home has a basement so I dont think theyre under the house. Just cruising thru my yard, digging holes, knocking over stuff.Ive had it. 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