Possum Living In My Attic

Possums are actually strong so if you see damage that looks quite extensive on your home roof or soffit chances are you re dealing with possums in the attic and not raccoons or squirrels.

Possum living in my attic.

Here we see opossum feces and a torn air duct in an attic where an opossum was trapped. Instead use a method to discourage the possum out of an attic. Possums also cause damage to the soffit. The traps can be set in the attic or on the roof and either way you need to check the traps frequently so that the animal does not suffer.

Possums can cause serious damage to the roof and attic. Replace patio screens and window screens. Confirm that the opossum has exited the attic then nail hardware mesh over all cracks and spaces that can lead into your attic or walls. Check on the roof and eaves especially.

How to keep possums out of your house. How to keep possums out of your garden. Possum damage is not generally covered by insurance. Probably the most significant damage caused by possums is their waste that they leave behind.

Bright lights discourage possums and most pest mammals. Seal up your attic entry points check vents and chimneys. Securely lock your home s doors windows pet doors and patio doors at night. Step 2 clip one or two high wattage clip on lights in the attic.

Use natural repellents such as essential oil. Use a mix of diy traps. If you catch an opossum in your trap you may relocate it by driving at least 10 miles from your home to release it preferably in the woods. If you have possums living in an attic they can be excluded via one way exclusion doors but cage traps also work in this case.