Raccoon Or Possum In Attic

Raccoons are intelligent crafty little thieves.

Raccoon or possum in attic.

Prevention with any wild animal the best way to keep and opossum out of your home to eliminate any reason the opossum might want to stay there to begin with. No one wants a gaze of raccoons living in their yard or near their home. The possum looked like it was either digging or drinking water before that. Possums just come to our house.

The young start in a pouch possums are marsupials and then as they grow they cling to momma s back. If you have a pregnant mother raccoon or a mother already with babies this method is best for you and the raccoons. The female possum likes a safe place to stay and keep her babies safe and an attic fits the bill. Possum damage is not generally covered by insurance.

Using raccoon eviction fluid is the single best way to remove raccoons in the attic. And i didn t know that possums can survive in the winter time. I know that it s in the animal kingdom and possums are related to skunks and raccoons. How to safely get rid of animals in your attic.

An attic floor with an opossum resident can quickly be covered with feces and debris resulting in a putrid stench and damage to underlying flooring. They ll find brilliant ways to get into your trash and rummage through whatever else they can get their little paws on. And you certainly don t want your property to be their restaurant of choice every night. If you want your house to be free of outdoor critters pay attention to these signs that might mean you have a raccoon in the attic.

I know a little about possums. 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. Sounds like a raccoon in the attic. I thought they hibernate.

Raccoon eviction fluid is a predator scent that warns mother of a boar male raccoon is nearby. The raccoon or possum accidentally wandered into your home and is probably looking for a way out. Possums also cause damage to the soffit. Keep children and pets away from the animal to prevent bites.

Then i told my mom about it. Possums can cause serious damage to the roof and attic.