Any Possum repellant?
#1
07-16-20, 10:24 AM
Any Possum repellant?
There are squirrels, raccoons and possums living in my neighbors properties just on the other side of our back fence. I only now saw a large possum in our tool shed which I thought was blocked.
The way the guy had built the customized shed for me makes it now impossible to get the back of the side piece where we keep the shovels, rake e.t.c. Is there anything I can put in there which will keep them away please?
The way the guy had built the customized shed for me makes it now impossible to get the back of the side piece where we keep the shovels, rake e.t.c. Is there anything I can put in there which will keep them away please?
#2
07-16-20, 12:06 PM
Group Moderator
You need to seal up openings where they are getting in. We can't see your shed but I can't imagine how you have a shed where you can't access all four walls from either inside or out.
#3
07-16-20, 12:09 PM
Super Moderator
They love to eat all the mosquitos and other insects, so they're actually good to have around. Can't you just put a piece of board there?
#4
07-16-20, 01:31 PM
I've always heard that possums eat ticks, didn't know about the mosquitos.
Posting a pic or at least a better description would help us to understand what you have going on. Unless it's just a lean to a shed should be sealed up well enough to keep critters out.
https://www.doityourself.com/forum/e...-pictures.html
Posting a pic or at least a better description would help us to understand what you have going on. Unless it's just a lean to a shed should be sealed up well enough to keep critters out.
https://www.doityourself.com/forum/e...-pictures.html
#5
07-16-20, 03:37 PM
I can't imagine anything that would repel an opossum, considering what they eat and how they live. Opossums cannot squeeze through small openings, so if it's getting into your shed, there must be an obvious entry point somewhere. They are easy to live trap, especially inside a structure so you won't catch non-targets such as cats, skunks, etc. They are fairly docile though they will hiss and carry on like little monsters. I've simply grabbed them on occasion with well gloved hands, behind the head and tail and carried them out to a trap or trash can for removal. As far as I know, they still don't get rabies though I'll stand corrected if someone knows otherwise.
#8
07-17-20, 03:35 AM
They are fairly docile though they will hiss and carry on like little monsters.
#9
07-17-20, 06:56 AM
Keeping an opossum away is both difficult and unnecessary. They can get through fairly small holes (only a few inches) so close up all openings you can find. Also, place a one foot strip of 1" hardware wire along the ground around the perimeter. But, get the critter out first.
