OPOSSUM REMOVAL SERVICES
Opossum Removal
Even though their main claim to fame is ‘playing possum’, opossums are opportunists, seeking out whatever easy food sources they can find. While they don’t seem very harmful, they carry tons of diseases, can wreak havoc in your attic, and also like to make dens wherever they can. It is important to get opossums away from your property and out of your attic. Continue reading this article to find out more about what damage opossums cause, how you can prevent them, and then how to remove them if need be.
What damage do opossums cause?
Opossums are not aggressive creatures, but when scared or startled, they will start hissing and baring their teeth to try to intimidate their aggressor. It is important that possums are removed from your property because there is always a chance you, your children, or your pet will startle one and it will bite. Opossums carry many diseases that are harmful to both humans and pets, and this is the main reason it is important to get rid of them. There is also a chance for rabies when dealing with possums.
Oftentimes, opossums will find their way into people’s attics or under their porches. These critters will deposit feces everywhere, and these feces contain all kinds of diseases and bacteria that can be dangerous if humans come into contact with it. If an opossum makes its way into your attic, it is important that it is removed, as they will make nests for their babies. If the mama possum dies, then the babies will die and it will cause a terrible odor in your home. These are the reasons possums need to be dealt with as soon as they are discovered.
How do I prevent opossums?
As is the case with many nuisance animals, one of the best things you can do to prevent opossums is to get rid of any easy food source. This includes pet food, garbage cans, fallen fruit, and any other easy food source that is present. Other than adding a fence around your yard, there are really no ways to prevent opossums from making their way onto your property.
Once animals of any kind have been removed from your home, attic, garage, chimney, or wherever else they were, it is vitally important to prevent them from getting back in. A&D Construction Plus will inspect your home to make sure that it is as squirrel-proof as it can get. We also offer consultation and quotes to fix any entry points we see where animals can get in
The Exclusion Method for Flying Squirrels
A&D Construction Plus uses the exclusion method when we have to remove flying squirrels. Essentially, it allows flying squirrels the ability to leave your home by the use of one-way doors, so that they will not be able to come back in through this entry point or anywhere else. This is an excellent way of removing flying squirrels, as this method allows them to leave at their will, greatly reducing the amount of time spent waiting for them to be trapped in a cage.
Once animals of any kind have been removed from your home, attic, garage, chimney, or wherever else they were, it is vitally important to prevent them from getting back in. A&D Construction Plus will inspect your home to make sure that it is as squirrel-proof as it can get. We also offer consultation and quotes to fix any entry points we see where animals can get in
How can I trap possums?
As with most nuisance animals, cage traps are commonly used to catch and then release these critters. You can use fresh fruits, vegetables, pet food, peanut butter, or any other similar items for bait. Once in the cage trap, you will have to find a way to release them in the wilderness. It is not recommended for individuals to try to catch opossums, as there are laws about trapping and then releasing possums. It is also very difficult to locate baby opossums if they are up in your attic, so it is wise to hire a professional animal removal service to do this for you.
Why hire a wildlife control company?
Aside from the legal issues mentioned above, in addition to the location of baby opossums, there are many other reasons to hire professionals to catch your critters. These experts have the knowledge to locate possums, take care of them by trapping, locating baby possums and removing them, and then fixing any spots where possums are likely to get in. This is very important, as more possums will just keep coming in. If you are in Maine and you have an opossum problem, give A&D Construction Plus a call, and we will help you solve this issue.
