Possum In Attic

They poop a lot and they can turn an attic into a regular toilet.

Possum in attic.

And because the opossum eats the dead animal as it decays this usually eliminates the putrid smell normally associated with carrion. Here we see opossum feces and a torn air duct in an attic where an opossum was trapped. If an opossum smells a decaying carcass in an attic it will make its way up there to pick the bones clean. Residents should be wary of having an opossum in the attic for many reasons.

Possums are provided a source to hide comfortable insulation to sleep on and plenty of space to hide and reside away from humans and other predators. 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. Probably the most significant damage caused by possums is their waste that they leave behind. If you do encounter an opossum in the attic during the spring you will have to deal with babies.

Females can carry two litters per year and give birth to about nine young at a time. You can tell when you have a possum problem in your attic by the. A cage trap is the most common way to catch an opossum and this should be placed in the attic with a small amount of bait in the trap to draw the animal in. Opossums are also drawn to pet food and this love of domestic fare can create fighting with the household pets.

Trapping and relocating a possum can lead to the animal s death due to the fact that it cannot find food or shelter in unfamiliar territory. Foods such as apples fish and pet food are good for this purpose and leaving a trail of food leading to the trap can actually be successful in catching the opossum. Opossum in the attic. Opossums are generally wandering feeders though they can initiate conflict with humans when the animal moves in to an attic or under a porch.

First the pests menacing rat like appearance makes for a frightening surprise when they are discovered. 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. The pests also reproduce quickly. Possums in the attic.

It s a warm place it provides shelter and it even provides a food source in some cases. 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. 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. The young start in a pouch possums are marsupials and then as they grow they cling to momma s back.

A possum may decide to move into an attic for several reasons.