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Opossum Control
Description
The opossums that we deal with here in North America are called Virginia Opossums and they exist throughout most of the United States. They are North America’s only marsupial, which means that they carry their young in a pouch, where they grow and develop. Detection and Treatment Opossum control usually consists of many tactics similar to the control tactics used for other wildlife, including elimination of food and shelter sources. Opossums are omnivores, which means they eat almost anything. Removing garbage and pet food from the premises is a good idea. If your property offers good shelter for opossums, eliminate those sources of shelter. Opossums love to live under sheds and decks. To eliminate their access to these areas, install exclusion barriers around the perimeter of these structures. Opossums even like to live inside buildings and attics; therefore, as with any animal that lives in buildings, all entry points must be identified and sealed shut. Keeping food and shelter sources away often isn’t enough. Then the opossums should be trapped and removed. Opossums are one of the easiest animals to trap in a cage trap because they are basically dumb and hungry. Often scavengers, they are slow, dim-witted, and unaware. They will wander into a trap to get the food. Once trapped, they can be relocated or euthanized as law allows. Most homeowners cannot legally do either or are aware of the laws. For many wildlife problems, it is best to hire a specialized wildlife trapping company to take care of the problem. Safeguard Pest Control is a professional nuisance wildlife control company located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. We offer solutions to wildlife problems, including opossums, throughout the Valley. Services include animal trapping, capture, and removal in addition to preventive measures. We also offer biological cleanup and many other pest control services. |