HOW TO GET RID OF POSSUMS ? | FAST PEST CONTROL

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HOW TO GET RID OF POSSUMS ?
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What are Possums ?
The Possums has a thick, bushy tail, thick body
fur, a pointed snout and large, pointed ears.
There are two colour forms of the species which
are grey and black. Possums have many types of
appearances. Possums can walk, jump and bound
and its prehensile tail helps it move around
tree branches. Possums are nocturnal and can
live anywhere where there are shelter and varied
food supply. That is why they go to residential
areas in search of food and shelter.
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Types of Possums
The common Brushtail Possum The common Ringtail
Possum Honey Possum Pygmy Possum The Mountain
Brushtail Possum The Green-Tail Possum The
Herbert River Ringtail Possum
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5 Signs of Possum infestation
Damage to Your property Pet Food Disappearance
Frequent Animal Sound Loud Scratching Sound
Unpleasant Smell
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Are Possums Harmful?
Whenever possums feel that they are in danger and
they will be trapped, they bite you. They have
extremely sharp claws which can destroy the soft
skin. They carry mites, ticks, fleas, or other
parasites on their body that carry various
harmful bacterial infections. They can carry
various harmful diseases. Possums have the habit
of eating anything that comes in their way. Once
the possum gets to enter into your house, they
can tear the insulation there and make their
nest at ductwork. They will also cause rubbish
to dustbins at night and will produce unbearable
odours and stains.
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Common Location for Possum Presence
Possums can enter your house through anywhere
like an open door, windows and pet doors. Possums
like to stay in warm and dry place like Attic.
IN wooden houses there will be more possibilities
of possums to be found. Possums can find dark
places to hide in garages. They can also enter
from open garage doors. Another way for possums
to enter is under the deck. There is a large gap
in the deck where they can enter and find
shelter If the branches of the trees touches your
roof then it will be a good way for them to
enter your roof.
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TIPS ON HOW TO GET RID OF POSSUMS
P ossum Repellents - There are various Possum
repellent chemicals can use to prevent possums
from your Place like PestZilla, Critter-Repellent
Shake, Orbit 62100 Yard Enforcer
Motion-Activated Sprinkle, etc. T rapping - It
is the most reliable technique. This will not
kill possums. You can set traps on the pathways
of possums where they can enter. M oth Balls -
Possums feel the smell of mothballs very annoying
and they can not bear it. Use Garlic Around the
House - Garlic is another solution to get rid of
possums. They are allergic to it and can not
bear it. We can use garlic spray or crushed
garlic cloves and spread it all around the house.
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