However, they are known to carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, relapsing fever, tularemia, spotted fever, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and trichomoniasis. Another harmless creature they kill, I just lost 4 hens and a rooster since Christmas and we have shot 3. im not into the humane animal loving bullshit. I just had a possum in my backyard by my basement window. It was in the middle of the night. I used to be a Animal Health Tech for 10 years and typically am against killing an animal. There are over 15 million homeless dogs and cats on the streets and another 15 million and euthanized yearly because of people like you who do not spay their animals. Can even hear them gnawing on copper pipes in there. However, if theyre hiding in a manmade structure which offers better protection than the nests they instinctively make, then we have tampered with the natural selection process. Once the bait is set, the rear door can be closed and the wire lock (Small square 'U' shaped wire) can be inserted through the designated holes and door rings to ensure the door doesn't open. Deposit / Bond: $165.00 retained if cage is returned damaged, refunded if cage is returned as received. Sorry everybody is having problems with possums. What material is the possum trap made from?The Possum Trap is made from 3mm, galvanised, welded wire mesh. Dont forget anti-feeeze. you obviously dont live near any trees or have any property. Since that day I have learned a lot about myself & possums. I hate them so much for ruining my home. Persistent buggers. ThanksI will try that! Just because your pet possums havent torn up your house doesnt mean that wild possums arent destructive. One of my horses has already had EPM!! Dude! As a matter of fact I live 15 miles outside of the city; there is no leash law here. Throw this over susceptible plants in the evening and remove the next morning. These are an excellent possum trap or cat trap. If you look it up cats and possums get along well together, Kill it.um im not looking to relocate a cockroach investigation. They would much, much prefer to eat a carcass bone than a live one! I live in the country and see a lot of animals and opossums. My dogs kill them on a pretty regular basis and even bring the dead bodies inside the house. open mouthed hissing. Ive even bottle fed baby ones whos mom was hit by a car. My dog lets me know when a possum is in or near the yard. I agree with you. Due to they like getting in the horses hay and water barrels the horses can digest this parasite that once it makes it to a horse it will no longer be passed due to it attaches to the nervous system and if not treated soon enough also depending on the health and age of horse it will attack the neurological system causing the horse to eventually be paralyzed and then have to be put down. Will the possum try and bite or scratch me?Possums, when trapped or feeling threatened can become aggressive. I couldnt scare him off. For two weeks I have dealt with the same one I even beat him short of killing him and he still came back. thank you. I am scared to death. Opossums are resistant to many diseases because of the low body temperature. They are horrible creatures and cant stand them. There are various methods to help deter or repel possums from feeding, all with varying degrees of effectiveness. Welcome to Workshop. People that care about opossums feed them fruit yogurt, apples. They still come back. So whilst it is strong and sturdy it is still lightweight and easy to handle. So before you get huge internet balls and tell some one to shut up and that they have no idea what theyre talking about CHECK YOUR SELF first. Use a live catch trap. Not on pages like this because everyone is scared of them. Theyre Fiercely Loyal & Patient & love a good Joke waiting to surprise me in the dark while I fumble keys & groceries never gets old for them, yet my neighbors have spotted Elvis & UFOs more often. thank you for your info on possums. I even put some over ripe fruit on the threshold of the opening to no avail. Relocation to other sites is not an option. EVER USE MOTH BALLS! Sharing the Earth is fine, but not my house! wow. Skunks, rats, varmints coyotes, wolves, and other predators will be shot quickly. Passionfruit are warm climate plants so think tropical, sub-tropical and warm temperate. i got rid of one last week and another one was in there tonight, woke me up and i have to work. Today there are many specific laws on relocating wildlife in your area. These traps are also known as raccoon traps. You too are also Gods creations both big and the small. Opossums have several dens and move around frequently. To the misinformed, self righteous opossum protector. it has come to the point where my dogs can not go in my yard after sunset without supervision. Im not afraid of them or worried about damages, there have been no damages to date. Also, had my handyman pull out a dead one under my house. Forget the diseases, we get it. You have no idea what its like to be invaded by pest animals, and worry about the health of your family and pets, as well as your home / investment, and money. How to Make a simple Possum Trap H 32 subscribers Subscribe 132 Share Save 24K views 8 years ago For catching your least favourite local vermin - made entirely from recycled stuff thrown out in. Weve already killed one and it went out with the garbage. That is true its in their poo , we relocate them. shoot the dog. Or use land mines. It does sound like you could have killed the animal yourself, however, by just looking at him/her. My husband had to shoot it 3 times (and hes a good shot) to kill that damn thing! 150Sqm Area 40W Electric Bug Zapper Insect Mozzie Killer Fly Trap Catcher Eco Pest Control-Grey. Harmless?? FREE delivery Thu, Jan 12. Department of Sustainability & Environment. if it wasnt for more and more land being destroyed to build houses, stores, hotels, etc. #4 buckshot or a .22 do a fine job of controlling this problem. I take pleasure in helping gods little creatures survive in a cruel world where horrible humans would rather harm or kill them. Because possums can grow to be the size of a large cat, i.e., two to three feet long and four to 15 pounds, you will need to buy a large, steel cage trap. The footplate is located at the rear of the trap and is connected to the door release hook by a metal bar / rod. C) They are not mean. In the morning, arrive with your shovel and bury him. Because I watched (and took pictures) of the mother racoon finally falling out of there, then climbed back up by using the gas meter that sits beside my house and get her babies out and move them some where else. More likely the kittens died from neglect, starvation, or dehydration. One of which has killed four of them in the past two weeks (shes incredibly fast). Smh. It then hobbles and limps to water as it bleeds out, as most all wild animals do when injured, and then it dies at the creek or its nasty burrow instead of in your yard. This is getting irritating (to say the least) as I can hear them eating portions of the foundation in the middle of the night.They are far from cuddly and look a bit scary. Deposit / Bond: $165.00 retained if cage is returned damaged, refunded if cage is returned as received. Yates 1L Ready To Use Possum Repellent Spray. We supply a range of innovative products developed right here in NZ, as well as brands sourced from around the globe, Talk to us:0800 654 320 info@maintracgroup.com, Free delivery within NZ - on orders over $99.00 + GST, ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **. I dont care if they carry diseases or not just simply tired of coming or going and getting frightened by them because theyre too close for comfort for me. Can you tell me anything these little beasts are good for? My house dog goes out to use the bathroom and if one was in the yard he would bark and not come inside.So I got a pit bull for my backyard and we just killed one tonight.They carry diseases so be careful letting your dogs get at them.another one bites the dust. Just in front of those places, where youve already seen possums activity. It is built strong for regular outdoor use. Why waste when so good? Its tail is prehensile and naked on its lower underside. The protozoa attack the central nervous system. In the summer our neighborhood is crawling with possums thanks to selfish people who donate theirs to our block. Hence playing opossum. They rarely bite, and hiss out of fear, not aggression. I've had some real success with bark chips from the quassia tree, which is a plant found in the West Indies. Hi molly but we arent talking about a hawk problem here. If the possums ate the kittens, you would not have a smell. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, CaptSure Original Humane Mouse Traps, Easy to Set, Kids/Pets Safe, Reusable for Indoor/Outdoor use, for Small Rodent/Voles/Hamsters/Moles Catcher That Works. Do not pick edible plants for 1 day after spraying. Otherwise, I think Ill buy my previously-oblivious-self a .22 and practice my aim on some should be roadkill. I got a trap and have got two so far I took them 6 miles away . They are poison and are supposed to be used in a closed container [like a cedar chest or closet]. People should really do more research. You are a horrid for doing that and to babies, No she is not the animal is horrid and must die no more rats no more desires for my cats. I dont care how immune to snake venom it is. They normally dont stop anywhere very long. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. If yes, how long will she be there before she comes out? They may be harmless and cute everywhere else but these are vicious and aggressive. Possums belong to this type. Just sayin. But insulting each other because you LOVE or HATE them!!! I am a disabled female veteran who lives with a small 7 pound toy poodle. The skunk and mom possum eat bird seed next to each other and they and the cats all leave each other alone. If have to trap them I will be killing them just as well if needed. I destroyed 40 or more just last night . Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. Our health care system doesnt seem to think any of this might be an issue in OUR COUNTRY! Ive got them under my house. Its sad about the bunnies, but opossums are one of the cleanest and harmless wild animals. They will hiss and show teeth but prefer to run away (unless cornered of course). The bathroom is on the 2nd floor of my 2 story house. As a pitbull lover its sad that you are telling people to be careful about letting your dog get around one but that is the only purpose for your pit. This can be done with a pair of pliers. Emptied it out of the cage with diposable gloves, put it in a disposable kitchen rubbish bag and into the garbage bin along with the other kitchen waste bags for collection. I found this site by looking up how to get rid of them, because 4:54 am I was awakened by one in my closet. I would kill Mice anytime I had them, I wouldnt do so with Opossums, and ive had to deal with them many times. All the best, msonnyt. There is a old built in cloth hamper and they get behind it. Now, they are coming into the house through the bath-tub pipes. I like gregs answer bout eating emgranny and jed clampett, of beverly hill billys swore by this delicious feast.. gotta go for now. I cannot afford to have it investigated and animal control only removes on sight. They kill and eat chickens traumatizing the remaining birds. these things have been here 3 years! Thus, while under your house, the fleas will find a way into your residence. they dont like to be wet, or boiled. He was her best friend. I just saw 2 Possums where I live, and they are nasty creatures. I tried rat poison, moth balls and i fixed him a snack this morning before going to work hopefully he will get full and sick and find another home Im tired of repairing my duct under my house and Im tired of the noise also I aint mad at the guy that wants to shoot them.. if the state dont want you to kill them then they should make sure they arent in anybodys yard!!!!! Its starting to get hot ! please helphow do i get rid of possum under my house it stinks terribly. I agree. I found putting the trap in a large trash bag, sitting the trap behind a running car exhaust is a merciful way to kill them, only because I dont have a gun. The wife came up behind me and started bawling about me killing the poor creature. And they DO NOT CARRY most diseases that DOGS can carry! We recommend releasing the possum through the front door as this is the easiest door to open. For small crops in vegie beds or pots, you can fashion a cage from sturdy wire mesh. Ah ha.. Good luck. Lets see how those CCI Stingers work on opossums. They eat dead animals, bugs and even ticks. PLEASE! To do that to any living thing and post it like its OK and normal? Suitable for trapping most dogs and other larger animals. Looked through my living room window and saw the adult on the side walk there. Also possums carry typhus and no-one wants to catch that plus they destroy attic spaces costing thousands in repairs from their urine and feces which stinks so bad and is impossible to get rid of. I was wondering if u tried the moth balls or ammonia and if anything worked. No more possums or possum shit, you may have to repeat it a few times. Its a case of they MAY become extinct is more important than the fact that were giving these creatures an advantage they never would have had in a natural ecosystem. Just shut up already. But VERY narrow minded if you believe that to be the rule. I thought I had gotten ride of him I covered every hole leading under my house but he has found another one this week . How do you release the possum from the trap?The possum can be released via either end. They have to have calcium- and a LOT of it. I have dozens of these little guys running around the yard at night and they clean up the yard, keep bugs at bay, keep ticks to a min so I dont see them on me or my cats. I have to pay to get the duct work back together to heat my house. Hell carry them around for hours as they play dead, wont let my dad take them from him and when hes tired of playing with them he buries them alive in the sandbox thats back there. Multiple outside Lights on timer from 6 pm until 7 am and now I have my own a w bait trying to catch them myself. With the motion detector, after the alarm tells you that theyre leaving, all you have to do is close the opening through which they entered. So yeah, dont try telling ME theyre harmless. I have a couple that makes home under our playhouse. i have one thats trying to live under my i got a trick for him if he aint paying rent he gotta go!!!! Possums hide out under low decks. I have no intentions on killing the baby, Ive set a live trap under the house and hopefully it will take the bait and is heavy enough to set it off. Buy a live trap put peanuts in it make sure peanut dosent get under trip plate catch it take it a ride good by critter. Hubs goes right back to sleep. Deer, Elk, quail, doves, Pheasants and other game animals and birds will be fed often. God creates nothing useless. The hook on the end of the lock should be hooked over the trap mesh to secure the lock. Fact is, a coyote or even a large cat can kill these critters no problem. He must have surprised the mom because she attacked him. Spicy Peppers - Like garlic, hot peppers produce a taste and scent opossums dislike. I have seen 3 out on my deck tonight. She almost got attacked 2 times. Carton of 50 x leg hold traps. anybody who tells you different is ignorant or after your money to kill a totally harmless animal. In order to live we need to eat. Suggestions will appear below the field as you type, Please sign inor create an accountto use Project Lists. It did in fact dig under our chicken coop in an attempt to kill more of our chickens. Are they in your head? They can have a good life in your yard, what is your address. THANK YOU! We had 3 more instances in an hour where one came in, got drenched and escaped. I live in Floridas woods and clearing leaves and wood around is an impossible task. See a possum kill a possum is my policy. Shame on you all for taking the easier yet inhumane way to deal with an animal that is good and could be relocated if actually to blame for something. For crying out loud DO NOT sprinkle mothballs around the yard! make all the noise you can so they cant sleep!!! Ringtail possums are fully protected and may NOT be trapped. They tear my trash open and drag it around, i still have slugs all over the property, i cant sit on the porch because of the smell coming from their den under my house and the neighbors dog will bark all night at the damn thing. Holding up the Possum Trap door with one hand, slide the trap door hook (J-hook mechanism) under the bar of the trap door to hold the trap door up in place. My own cat who is highly protective of the house, property and me has chased out of the yard every colony cat that comes to dine here. I stepped into my large opened area backyard,in complete disbelief at what I was seeing. Havahart 1079SR Large 1-Door Humane Catch and Release Live Animal Trap for Raccoons, Cats, Bobcats, Beavers, Small Dogs, Groundhogs, Opossums, Foxes, Armadillos, and Similar-Sized Animals. There is a small feral cat that claimed us and we put a small covered bed for him outside. Tell the owners that. 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