Infestations of opossums trash yards scatter trash outside and inside homes and dirty basements and attics when they use these spaces for nesting and birthing.
Baby possum in attic.
Opossum baby information once the little cuties have been born they will crawl into a pouch that the mother has on her front much in the same way as a kangaroo hence the marsupial name and stay there until it has been weaned which can take around two months sometimes a little more sometimes a little less.
When possums live in the attic they cause the following problems.
If landowners notice opossum activity they should seek professional removal assistance from critter control specialists.
Yes this does happen quite frequently see photo to left and below and this is a very complex case this almost always involves an adult female with baby possums.
Large droppings throughout the attic.
Opossum in the attic.
2 set traps and bait with marshmallows or if stray cats are not a problem in the area cat food works as well make sure traps are scent free and flush to the ground and set in the shade.
As with any wildlife in your home you want to get them out as soon as possible to minimize the damage and you need to remove them in a humane manner.
Also known as possums these slow moving ratlike creatures often scavenge garbage cans and dumpsters for food and for the most part are harmless.
When you do decide to remove them please remember to treat the animals with respect and take the work seriously and remember about the presence of baby opossums in the attic.
1 purchase large cage traps rated raccoon size usually about 10 x 12 x 30 or so.
Possum damage is not generally covered by insurance.
Opossums cause damage to ducts and insulation in attic.
This is why you need to get rid of them from the attic asap.
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.
Noise while crawling around in the attic.
The baby opossums usually cling to their mother but they drop off one by one as they grow and it s very common for small ones to rome around in the attic and fall down walls or other cavities.
Opossums are marsupial omnivores that are common in many areas.
Possums can cause serious damage to the roof and attic.
Spread of pathogens and parasites in house.
The baby possums often cling to the female adult so you can get rid of all the possums in one go.
3 relocate any trapped opossum at least 10 miles from capture site.
Possums also cause damage to the soffit.
It is not easy work but if you don t remove the opossums in your attic they will go on to cause further damage.
Adult or baby possums die in attic and cause huge odor.
Summary of step by step instructions if outside.
Female possums are more likely to take shelter in the attic as they need a place to give birth and shelter their young.